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Crispy Funnel Cake Sticks: The Ultimate Guide to Making Them at Home

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Crispy, golden funnel cake sticks, perfect for a fair-style treat at home! Easy to make with simple ingredients and customizable with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (about 4-6 cups, depending on your pot)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Optional: Cinnamon sugar (mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon to taste)
  • Optional: Chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or fruit preserves for dipping

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking constantly until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Rest the Batter (Optional): Let the batter rest for about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Choose Your Frying Pot: Select a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for frying.
  6. Add the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into the pot, filling it to a depth of about 2-3 inches.
  7. Heat the Oil: Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches a temperature of 350-375°F (175-190°C). Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  8. Prepare Your Tools: Have a funnel or piping bag ready for dispensing the batter. You’ll also need a slotted spoon or tongs for removing the funnel cake sticks from the oil and a wire rack lined with paper towels for draining the excess oil.
  9. Dispense the Batter: Hold the funnel or piping bag over the hot oil and slowly dispense the batter in a zig-zag or criss-cross pattern to create long, thin sticks.
  10. Fry Until Golden Brown: Fry the funnel cake sticks for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to flip them over halfway through cooking.
  11. Remove and Drain: Once the funnel cake sticks are golden brown, remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon or tongs and place them on the wire rack lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.
  12. Repeat: Repeat the process with the remaining batter, working in batches.
  13. Dust with Powdered Sugar: While the funnel cake sticks are still warm, dust them generously with powdered sugar.
  14. Add Cinnamon Sugar (Optional): If you like cinnamon sugar, sprinkle the warm funnel cake sticks with a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  15. Serve Immediately: Funnel cake sticks are best served immediately while they are still warm and crispy.
  16. Dipping Sauces (Optional): Serve the funnel cake sticks with your favorite dipping sauces, such as chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or fruit preserves.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter; mix until just combined.
  • Maintain oil temperature for even cooking.
  • Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
  • Drain well on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
  • Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

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