Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - Frugal Fair

With the cost of fuel, not to mention the events and food, a simple outing can cost a fortune! So as often as we can, we bring the events to us! This past weekend we went to “the fair” ala Monopoly Jr. 

and even had some delicious funnel cake while we were there! And we didn’t even get rained out! J Have you bought funnel cake lately? With even just 4 in our family, it can easily add up to $10, and for what? Some flour and milk? Here is a recipe to make it at home.

Funnel Cakes

Mix:                 3 cups flour

                        ½ cup packed light brown sugar

                        2 t baking powder

                        ¼ t salt

Wisk in:            2 ¼ cups milk

                        2 large eggs

                        1 ½ t vanilla

Heat oil, about 2” deep to 400 degrees (I use my Fry Daddy). Holding finger over spout on funnel, fill with ½ cup batter. Slowly release batter in squiggle fashion into hot oil and turn when golden brown. Cook other side for just about a minute, and remove from oil to paper towel lined plates. Sprinkle with powdered sugar when ready to serve.  This recipe makes about 8  - 8” round funnel cakes.

Is your mouth watering yet? :-) This isn't my pic, because my camera can't get details.