Irene'S Funnel Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
vegetable oil
sifted powdered sugar (optional)
funnel with 3/8-inch opening

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl, beating until smooth. Heat 1/4 inch oil to 375\u00b0 in a skillet.
Cover bottom opening of funnel with finger.
Pour 1/4 cup batter into funnel.
Hold funnel over skillet; remove finger from funnel to release batter into hot oil.
Move funnel in a slow circular motion to form a spiral.
Fry one minute or until edges are golden brown.
Turn and fry until golden.
Drain on paper towel.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.