Buttermilk Funnel Cakes Recipes

FUNNEL CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, water and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture until smooth. In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°., Cover the bottom of a funnel spout with your finger; ladle 1/2 cup 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 until golden brown, 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve warm.

BUTTERMILK FUNNEL CAKES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a low-sided six-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 375 degrees. Line a baking pan with paper towels.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, honey, almond extract, and orange-flower water in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, granulated sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Make a well in the center, and pour in the egg mixture. Using a whisk, gradually draw the flour mixture into the egg mixture, whisking until smooth before drawing in more flour.
• Fit an 18-inch pastry bag with a #3 tip. Fill bag with one-sixth of the batter. Pipe long squiggles directly into the hot oil. Cook until the dough has risen to the surface and is golden brown on the bottom, about 1 minute. Turn over, and cook until completely golden, 1 minute more. Using a slotted spoon, remove from hot oil and transfer to lined pan. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• When cool enough to handle, sift non-melting sugar over fried dough, and serve.

FUNNEL CAKES III

Steps:

• Beat egg. Mix in milk. Sift flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder; beat into egg mixture until smooth.
• Pour oil into a heavy pan until it is 1 inch deep. Heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pour batter through funnel into oil with a circular motion to form a spiral. Fry until lightly brown; turn over to brown the other side. Cook to golden brown, and remove to drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar while still warm.