Funnel Cake

This funnel cake recipe is simpler to make than doughnuts, and it's just as good.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 cup 2% milk

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 3 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• Oil for deep-fat frying

• Confectioners' sugar

Directions

• 1. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, water and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture until smooth. In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°.

• 2. Cover the bottom of a funnel spout with your finger; ladle 1/2 cup batter into the funnel. Holding the funnel several inches above the oil, release your finger and move the funnel in a spiral motion until all the batter is released, scraping with a rubber spatula if needed.

• 3. Fry until golden brown, 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve warm.