Funnel Cakes

Well here's the funnel cake recipe I used for Valentine's Day due to some requests.

Country Fair Funnel Cakes

• 3eggs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1 Tbs vanilla
• 3 2/3 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• vegetable oil, for frying

1. Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla together and then add the milk slowly–beat. Add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth and creamy.
2. Pour batter into a funnel and at the same time, use your finger to plug the hole. In a large cast iron pot, add 2 inches of oil to the bottom.
3. When the oil becomes hot, move your hand over the pot and slowly release your finger so the batter can start cooking.
4. Move the funnel around to make designs.
5. Brown on both sides–then immediately remove and drain extremely well.
6. Top with brown sugar, or honey, or cinnamon sugar, or powdered sugar as a topping.

Strawberry Sauce
1 pound frozen whole unsweetened strawberries, thawed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

In a food processor or blender, process the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. If desired, strain the sauce through a cheesecloth, lined colander, or small sieve to remove strawberry seeds.

You don't have to use the strawberry sauce. I only did because it was Valentine's Day. It's actually really really good with butter and cinnamon on it. Pretty much whatever you feel like putting on it will work!