Crisp Fairground Funnel Cakes with Powdered Sugar

What you need

• 600 ml (2 1/2 cups) vegetable oil, for frying
• 140 g (1 cup plus 2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 180 ml (3/4 cup) whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 30 g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar, for dusting

Method

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1. 1

   Pour the oil into a wide, heavy pot so it is about 4 cm (1 1/2 in) deep. Heat to 175 °C (350 °F).

2. 2

   Line a large plate with paper towels.

3. 3

   Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl.

4. 4

   In a jug, beat the egg with the milk and vanilla.

5. 5

   Pour the milk mixture into the flour and whisk until smooth. The batter should be pourable, thicker than cream.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into a funnel while holding a finger over the spout, or into a squeeze bottle.

7. 7

   Release the batter just above the oil in a loose spiral, crossing over itself to make a lattice about 12 cm (5 in) wide.

8. 8

   Fry until the underside is golden, 1-2 min. Flip with tongs or a slotted spatula and fry the second side the same way.

9. 9

   Lift out the cake, drain it on the paper towels and repeat with the remaining batter, letting the oil come back to temperature between cakes.

10. 10

    Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.

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