Funnel Cakes II

These are Pennsylvania Dutch cakes. The batter is poured through a funnel into cooking oil and fried, then sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.

• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
• 1 quart oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, beat together egg and milk. Beat in flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and white sugar until smooth.

Step 2

Heat about 1 inch cooking oil in frying pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Pour 1/2 cup batter through funnel into oil with a circular motion to form a spiral. Fry until lightly brown; turn over to brown the other side. Cook to golden brown, and remove to drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar while still warm.