Description
Carnival memories dance through Crispy Funnel Cake Sticks, bringing nostalgic fairground magic straight to your kitchen. Golden-brown strips dusted with powdered sugar promise a delightful crisp crunch that connects you with sweet summer traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (270 grams) flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 2 eggs
Sweeteners:
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare a large heavy-bottomed pan by pouring oil to a depth of 2 inches, heating to 350°F while maintaining safe space between oil and pan rim to prevent potential splattering.
- Create a dry mixture by thoroughly blending flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Incorporate liquid components by gently whisking milk, eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients until achieving a smooth, thick pancake-like consistency.
- Transfer the prepared batter into a piping bag, positioning it for precise dispensing into the heated oil.
- Carefully pipe 4-5 parallel batter tubes directly into the hot oil, allowing them to float and transform into golden-brown delicacies.
- Monitor cooking process, rotating the frying sticks every 30-45 seconds to ensure uniform caramelization and crispy exterior, maintaining total cooking time between 2-3 minutes.
- Extract the crispy sticks using a slotted spoon, transferring them to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and preserve their crunch.
- Repeat the frying process until all batter is utilized, maintaining consistent oil temperature.
- Present the warm funnel cake sticks alongside complementary dipping sauces like marshmallow fluff or warm jam, finishing with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for traditional carnival flair.
Notes
- Check oil temperature carefully using a thermometer to maintain crispy exterior and prevent greasy texture.
- Pipe batter smoothly and quickly into hot oil to create uniform, consistent funnel cake sticks.
- Rotate sticks gently while frying to ensure even golden-brown coloring and prevent burning.
- Experiment with different dipping sauces like chocolate, caramel, or fruit compotes for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg