Description
Funnel Cake Bites are a delightful sweet treat that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- Vegetable oil or shortening, for frying
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- Powdered sugar, for dusting cooked funnel cake bites
Instructions
- In a stock pot, dutch oven, or 12 inch frying pan, add shortening or oil at least 3 inches deep.
- Affix the pot with a food thermometer and begin heating the oil over medium-high heat to reach 375°F.
- While the oil is heating, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and nutmeg.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk eggs until foamy. Add in wet ingredients: cream, milk, vanilla extract, butter, and oil.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir together until batter is combined.
- Use a ladle to dollop a tablespoon or two of batter into the heated oil, allowing it to puff and brown.
- Flip the batter ball over once golden brown on the bottom to brown on the other side, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Place cooked funnel cake bites on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
- Maintain the oil temperature for best results.
- Experiment with different toppings if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 funnel cake bites
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg