At home funnel cakes

I remember YEARS ago they made a mix that you just shook up squirted it into the oil and fried it up and it was funnel cake like you get at the carnival. Does that still exist?

Message edited 9/10/2006 2:44:13 PM.

Re: At home funnel cakes

Not sure, but I LOOOOOOVE FUNNEL CAKE!!!!!!

Re: At home funnel cakes

Can I come over when you find it?
eta - Did you try the cooking place in Tanger by Gap?

Message edited 9/10/2006 7:45:21 PM.

Re: At home funnel cakes

I dont remember the pre made mixtures but I did find a real simple recipe

1 cup water
3/4 stick butter (6 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1 cup eggs, about 4 large eggs and 2 whites
Vegetable oil, for frying
Powdered sugar, for topping

Boil water, butter, sugar, and salt together in a saucepan. Add flour and work it in until it is all incorporated and dough forms a ball. Transfer mixture to the bowl of a standing mixer and let cool for 3 to 4 minutes. With mixer lowest speed, add eggs, 1 at a time, making sure the first egg is completely incorporated before continuing. Once all eggs have been added and mixture is smooth, put dough in a piping bag fitted with a number 12 tip. Heat about 1 1/2 inches of oil in a heavy pan. Pipe dough into oil, making a free-form lattice pattern; cook until browned, flipping once. Remove cake from oil, drain on paper towels, and top with powdered sugar. Continue until all of the batter is used.

Re: At home funnel cakes

i would google search a recipie for zeppolis.

make the batter....then heat the oil

you can probably just slowy pour the batter into the oil - since the oil is so hot, it takes shape right away - that probably would come out ok!

Re: At home funnel cakes

Posted by JennChris

Can I come over when you find it?
eta - Did you try the cooking place in Tanger by Gap?