Funnel Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 beaten eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. cooking oil
sifted confectioners sugar

Preparation

In a bowl, combine eggs and milk.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to egg mixture.
Beat until smooth.
Test to see if mixture flows easily through a funnel.
If too thick, add milk.
If too thin, add flour.
In 8-inch skillet, heat oil to 360\u00b0.
Cover bottom opening of funnel with finger and pour a generous 1/2 cup of batter into hot oil in spiral shapes, initials, etc.
Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Turn carefully with tongs and wide spatula.
Cook 1 minute more.
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serve hot. Serves 4 to 6.