County Fair Funnel Cakes

1. 1

   Combine the eggs and the milk in a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   Add the dry ingredients to the egg blend, and beat with an electric mixer until you have a smooth batter.

4. 4

   Test the mixture and see if it flows easily through a clean plastic funnel. If it's too thick, beat in a little milk. If it's too thin, add a little sifted flour.

5. 5

   In an 8-inch skillet, heat the canola oil to 360-degrees F.

6. 6

   Covering the bottom opening of the funnel with a finger, pour in at least 1/2 cup of batter into the top of the funnel. A partner will be very helpful.

7. 7

   Remove finger and release batter into the hot oil, moving the funnel in a spiral as you do so. Fry the funnel cake until golden brown, about three minutes. Use a wide spatula and some tongs to carefully turn the funnel cakes in the hot oil and fry the second side for about 1 minute.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

9. 9

   Serve the funnel cakes hot, with syrup if you wish.

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