Recipe(tried): Funnel Cakes

Funnel Cakes are Amish/Mennonite. They are easy to make after the first attempt. They are absolutely delicious! Everybody loves them! I make them often.

FUNNEL CAKES
Source; "Food that Really Schmecks" by Edna Staebler

2 eggs, well beaten
3 Tbs. Sour Cream
Not Quite 2 cups milk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. flour

Put the Sour Cream into a 2 cup measuring cup and then fill to the 2 cup mark with milk. Stir the milk into the beaten eggs. Sift (I have never bothered) the dry ingredients into the egg-milk mixture and beat until smooth. If the batter isn't runny you will have to add a little more milk. Heat deep fat till it reaches 375 Degrees. Pour the batter into a small pitcher so it will be easier to handle. NOW! Put your finger over the spout of a funnel and pour about 3 Tbs. of the batter into the funnel, take off your finger and let the batter run into the hot fat, swirling the funnel around and around so the batter forms a lacy pattern or concentric circles about 3" to 6" in diameter. Starting in the center is the easiest. Fry until light golden brown, turning once to brown other side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve hot. It is best to fry one at a time.
NOTE: The batter can also be poured from a small cup with a spout if you pour very slowly. I often do it this way.