Friday 21 January 2011

Easy Funnel Cake Recipe

Funnel cake is a regional delicacy, which is said to have originated in the Pennsylvania Dutch region of the United States. It is common dessert in this region and is also available in carnivals, fairs and festivals that are held across the country. Even though, the delicacy is known as funnel cake, it is not made through baking of the cake batter. If you are interested in preparing this delicacy, then, this try this quick and easy funnel cake recipe.

How to Make Easy Funnel Cakes

As we all know, funnel cakes are not made by baking, but, the cake batter is fried in hot oil. A special pitcher with a funnel-like spout is used to pour the cake batter in oil. The batter is poured in circular motions, so that the dish gets its characteristic shape and design. While, some people do not use leavening agents in the batter, others add baking powder. However, yeast is not normally used. Funnel cakes are served with jam, powdered sugar, fruits and other toppings. Now, you have a basic idea about the preparation of funnel cakes. The following is an easy funnel cake recipe that can be used for making this dish at home.

Quick and Easy Funnel Cake Recipe
If you have very little time and you want to prepare funnel cakes, then, this recipe can be really beneficial. In order to prepare this recipe, you need, pancake batter (ready made mix can also be used), powdered sugar (for garnishing) and oil for frying. All you have to do is to prepare the pancake batter and fill a cup of that batter in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. The next step is to seal the bag and make an ¼-inch wide hole on one corner. Now, squeeze the plastic bag, and pour the batter into the hot oil. You must pour the batter in circular motions, so that it forms a round-shaped web in the oil. Once it turns golden brown in color, turn and fry for another three to four minutes or till the other side turns brownish. Remove and place the funnel cake on paper towels, so that the excess oil gets drained. Serve this dish, after dusting it with powdered confectioner's sugar. Read more on homemade pancake mix recipe.

Delicious Funnel Cake Recipe
Now, you know how to make easy funnel cakes. This recipe requires little more time and efforts, as compared to the previous quick and easy funnel cake recipe. So, try this one, if you have enough time to spare.

Ingredients
  • Flour - one cup
  • Eggs - five (large)
  • Butter - six tablespoons
  • Sugar - one tablespoon
  • Salt - two pinches
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Powdered sugar (for garnishing)
  • Water - one cup
Directions

Take a saucepan and add water, sugar, salt and butter in it. Boil the contents and add the flour to the solution. Mix it well till all the ingredients combine well and form a ball. Allow it to cool. Once the dough gets completely cool, transfer it to the bowl of a standing mixture. The next step is to run the mixture at the lowest speed. Add eggs to the dough, one by one and run the mixture till the ingredients form a smooth batter. Once the batter is ready, fry it in hot oil. The method of frying this batter is the same, as stated in the above mentioned recipe. After frying, dust them with powdered sugar and serve.

Now, you have a basic idea about funnel cake recipes. Some people use baking powder or baking soda in this recipes or else, go for self rising flour. In one such easy funnel cake recipe, four cups of all-purpose flour is sifted with one tablespoon baking powder and is combined with two cups milk, ⅓ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon salt to form the batter that is fried in vegetable oil. So, try these easy funnel cake recipes and enjoy this delicacy at home.

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