Funnel Cakes (Elephant Ears)

This snack is so easy to make.  I found it on the taste of home website while looking up funnel cakes.   It is suppose to work with a funnel as you pour in into the hot oil but I just use a ladle.  You can use it to put your own toppings on like powder sugar or fruit but I like a cinnamon and sugar mix.  I usually double the recipe but it does make a lot for a what it calls for.   

FUNNEL CAKE (ELEPHANT EARS)

4 eggs

2 cup milk

2 cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

Oil for deep-fat frying



In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, water and vanilla until well blended. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture until smooth. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°.

Cover the bottom of a funnel spout with your finger; ladle 1/2 cup of 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).

Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with cinnamon sugar.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Funnel-Cakes