Not a really healthy recipe, but one of those that you can tweak enough to incorporate some healthy and nutritious ingredients, and remember not to over-indulge in! Fair food is great, and what's more great than being able to make it at home, at a fraction of the cost! Enjoy with vanilla ice cream and strawberry topping!
I must say that when I first attempted this recipe, I accidentally omitted the sugar in the batter, and they turned out wonderful! Perfect for those who don't like their dessert too sweet!
Fair Funnel Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
- 2 cups washed, sliced, fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- a few drops of lemon juice
Method:
1. In a deep skillet, heat about two cups of oil over medium-high heat until hot. Test the temperature by dropping a pinch of flour into the hot oil. If it sizzles right away without smoking, it's perfect.
2. Beat egg and milk. Mix all other ingredients in a separate bowl and slowly add to the egg mixture, beating until smooth.
3. Using a funnel, drop into hot oil working from center outwards in a web pattern. (You can use a gallon sized freezer bag instead of a funnel by pouring the batter into the bag, snipping off a small corner of it, and squeezing the batter into the oil.)
4. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, remove from the oil when golden brown and crispy.
5. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
Strawberry Topping Recipe:
1. In a medium pot, combine water and sugar, on low heat. Stir until dissolved. Add sliced strawberries and cook on low heat, until strawberries begin to soften and the red colour begins to seep into the liquid. Mix cornstarch with a bit of cold water (in a separate bowl) add gradually to cooking strawberries, until desired thickness. Remove from heat and serve immediately on hot funnel cakes!
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