Description
Carnival memories come alive with delightful Funnel Cake Bites that deliver crispy, golden perfection in every delectable morsel. Sweet nostalgia meets irresistible crunch, inviting you to savor childhood dreams dusted with powdered sugar and pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (296 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking and Finishing:
- Vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Craft a velvety batter by whisking flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a mixing bowl, creating a dry ingredient foundation.
- In a separate vessel, whisk the egg until smooth, then incorporate milk and vanilla extract, blending these liquid components thoroughly.
- Merge the wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently until a uniform, lump-free batter emerges with a silky consistency.
- Select a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, pouring enough oil to create a 1-inch depth for optimal frying.
- Activate the heat source, bringing the oil to a precise 350°F, monitoring temperature with a kitchen thermometer for consistent results.
- Employ a spoon or cookie scoop to gently release small dollops of batter into the sizzling oil, creating bite-sized spheres.
- Allow each morsel to transform, turning golden and crisp, flipping midway through the 2-3 minute cooking process.
- Extract the golden bites using a slotted spoon, transferring them onto a paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess oil.
- While the treats remain warm, lavishly dust with powdered sugar, ensuring an even, snow-like coating.
- Present immediately, offering these delectable morsels as a standalone delight or alongside complementary dipping sauces for an indulgent experience.
Notes
- Control oil temperature precisely using a deep-fry thermometer to ensure consistent golden-brown color and crispy texture without burning.
- Prevent batter from becoming too dense by whisking ingredients gently and avoiding overmixing, which can develop tough gluten strands.
- Create gluten-free versions by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or rice flour, maintaining the same light and airy consistency.
- Enhance flavor variations by adding small amounts of cinnamon, nutmeg, or orange zest directly into the batter for subtle aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg