1 1/4 cup unsifted flour
2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
(You need a metal funnel to make these delicious Pennsylvania Dutch specialties. )
about 1 quart - Corn oil Confectioners sugar
Stir together first 5 ingredients. Mix egg and milk; add to flour mixture. Stir until batter is smooth. Pour oil into skillet (no more than 1/3 full). Heat to 375 degrees. An electric fry pan is excellent for this. Holding forefinger over end of funnel, pour 1/4 cup into funnel. Place over hot oil and remove finger to let batter flow. As batter flows, move funnel in a circle to form a spiral cake. Fry, turning once, 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain and sprinkle with sugar. Repeat. Makes enough for 6 funnel cakes.
Note: instead of the sugar, try drizzling with a thin icing and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
