Is there any place to get good funnel cake in the NE (or surrounding areas) pretty much year round? You know... not having to wait for a carnival or going down to the boardwalk.

I make my own. quick and easy. If interested in the recipe, let me know!

Please post or PM the recipe to me also...might be a fun thing to make for the kids (and me) .

Sorry for the super-late reply! I don't ever get e-mail notifications of replies, for some reason.

Anyhoo...enjoy...


3 eggs, beaten
2 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. nutmeg


Beat eggs, vanilla, sugar, and milk. Mix dry ingredients. Beat batter until smooth. Run batter through a funnel into hot oil using a circular motion. Sprinkle powdered sugar over funnel cakes.


Other notes I've gleaned:

The Pennsylvania Dutch Treat

There are a few things a beginner at funnel cake making should know.
· Do not crowd cakes in the hot fat. Just do a few at a time so the heat of the frying pan is not lessened.
· If you are using a regular funnel, be sure the tube opening is at least 5/8". You'll need to use your finger to keep the tube closed and to control the flow, when using a regular funnel.
· Practice funneling the dough.


Directions:
· Partially fill funnel cake pitcher, hold it over the hot fat and pour to make shapes like sticks, circles, spirals or whatever shape you like.
· Fry the cakes on one side, turn and fry on other side until golden brown.
· Drain on brown paper.
· Dust with confectioner's sugar and enjoy while still warm.

I made some at home shortly after I made the post... there weren't bad, but they weren't as good as the kind you can find on the boardwalk or at a carnival