Description
Classic funnel cake sticks from American fairgrounds showcase carnival dessert magic. Sweet pastry strips deliver nostalgic crunch you’ll savor with powdered sugar and pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: Whisk dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt) in a large mixing bowl until completely integrated, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Liquid Foundation: Briskly blend eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy, creating a uniform liquid base with subtle aeration.
- Batter Fusion: Gradually incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, whisking continuously to produce a silky, pourable consistency that streams effortlessly from the whisk.
- Oil Preparation: Heat vegetable oil in a deep cooking vessel to 350°F, utilizing a precise digital thermometer to maintain consistent frying temperature and optimal golden results.
- Batter Dispensing: Load batter into a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip or carefully snipped plastic bag, creating a controlled stream for even stick formation.
- Frying Process: Carefully pipe 3-4 inch sticks into hot oil, maintaining strategic spacing to prevent sticking and ensure comprehensive golden browning, rotating once for uniform crispness.
- Drainage and Finishing: Extract sticks using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip onto a wire rack or paper towels, then generously dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate immediately and accompany with decadent dipping sauces like rich chocolate or caramel for an elevated dessert experience.
Notes
- Perfect Batter Consistency: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to eliminate lumps, ensuring a smooth, pourable mixture that flows like liquid silk for uniform, crispy sticks.
- Precise Oil Temperature: Maintain exactly 350°F using a reliable thermometer to prevent greasy or undercooked results, achieving golden-brown perfection every time.
- Careful Piping Technique: Use a clean, sharp-edged piping bag or squeeze bottle for controlled, even batter release, creating neat, slender sticks without messy splatters.
- Strategic Cooling Method: Drain on a wire rack instead of paper towels to preserve crispiness, preventing soggy bottoms and maintaining that delightful crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg