Funnel Cake 3 Ways for #SundaySupper

If you like pancakes and the convenience of donuts you’ll love funnel cakes. Funnel cakes show up at every county fair and parade in PA. These fried batter treats are Pennsylvania Dutch in origin and a big part of my heritage.

Funnel Cakes got their name by the way they’re made. The batter was dropped into a vat of oil by filling a funnel and removing and replacing your finger over the hole to adjust the flow. You can use a measuring cup with a spout, but it gives you less control. I like to use a squeeze bottle. The bottle keeps my hands farther away from the hot oil and splashes.

Funnel Cake

Ingredients
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• oil for frying

Directions
Mix together egg and milk.
In a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients.
Slowly add wet mix to dry mix and stir until you have a smooth batter. While batter rests, heat oil to 375 degrees.
Place batter in funnel (remember to keep your finger in place), spouted measuring cup or squeeze bottle.
Drizzle batter into oil making circular or criss-cross patterns.

Fry until golden brown on first side, flip and fry until batter is golden brown and cooked all the way through.

Remove and set on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Sprinkle with powder sugar while still warm. Serve with fruit if desired.

Variations:
Replace 1/4 cup flour with cocoa powder. Fry as above. Drizzle chocolate syrup and choc chips over finished cake.
Replace sugar with granulated brown sugar or Turbinado sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Serve sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.

Here are some Street Treat favorites from our Sunday Supper Group!

Bread on the Boulevard

• Bavarian Soft Pretzels from The Foodie Army Wife
• Pao de Queijo from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Gluten Free Focaccia di recco from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
• Martabak (stuffed pancake or pan-fried bread) from The Urban Mrs
• Socca from Curious Cuisiniere

Hand-Held Savory Eats

• Carnitas Tortas from Cookin’ Mimi
• Schnitzelwecken {Schnitzel on a bun} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Tortas de Milanesa (Pork Cutlet Sandwiches) from Juanita’s Cocina
• Waffle Cone Fried Chicken from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
• Feta Chicken Kabobs from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Beef Taquitos from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
• Chorizo, Chimichurri and Salsa Sandwiches from Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Falafel Pita Sandwich from Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Croque Monsieur from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Chicken and Chorizo Street Tacos from I Run For Wine
• Tandoori Chicken Wrap from Foxes Love Lemons
• SoCal Rolled Tacos from Webicurean
• Samosas from Soni’s Food
• Beef and Pork Empanadas from Magnolia Days

To-Go Containers

• NicaMales (Nicaraguan Street Food) from The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
• Currywurst mit Pommes from girlichef
• Arancinis from My cute bride
• Poutine from Noshing with the Nolands
• Tokyo University Potatoes from NinjaBaking.com
• Tacos de Carne Asada from Family Foodie

Sweets on the Streets

• Nutella Crepes from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Easy Apple Churros with Dulce de Leche from Daily Dish Recipes
• Kettle Corn from Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Hotteok from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Funnel Cake 3 Ways from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Sweet Corn Tamale (Tamal Asado) from Basic N Delicious
• Pisang Goreng (Deep Fried Bananas) from Food Lust People Love
• Banana Nutella Swirl Gelato from Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Grab a Thermos 

• Wine Pairing Recommendations For Global Street Food #SundaySupper from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog