Funnel Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

salad oil
1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. almond extract
1/8 tsp. salt
1 large egg
2 Tbsp. confectioners sugar

Preparation

In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, heat 3/4-inch salad oil to 325\u00b0 on deep-fat thermometer (or heat in electric skillet set at 325\u00b0).
Meanwhile, in bowl, with fork, mix flour with next 5 ingredients.
Holding a narrow-spouted funnel, close spout with finger; pour 1/4 cup batter into funnel.
Over hot oil, carefully remove finger to let batter run out in a stream, while making a spiral about 6 inches in diameter.
Fry 3 to 5 minutes until golden, turning once with tongs.
Repeat with remaining batter, stirring well before pouring.
Sprinkle funnel cakes lightly with confectioners sugar.
Serve warm.
Makes 7 funnel cakes.