1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup AP flour
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp baking powder
A few grinds of fresh nutmeg
Confectioners Sugar for dusting
Step 1)
Heat oil (veggie oil works fine, but I prefer to fry in peanut oil, as it has a higher smoke point) in a deep skillet. I use a deep cast iron skillet (which is the same one I use to make fried chicken), but the key is that it should have a tall lip so the oil doesn't splatter everywhere or overflow as you drop in the dough. Temp should be roughly 350 degrees. I test it by tossing some flour in the oil, and if it sizzles without going black quickly, the oil is the right temp.
Step 2)
Combine the egg, vanilla extract and milk and beat until well mixed. In a second bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and nutmeg. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture slowly, mixing constantly until creamy...the end result should resemble something like waffle batter
Step 3)
For this I actually bought one of these:
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I use it all the time for various things, but I initially bought it for funnel cake making with the kid. But, really, any old funnel would work. Or you could use the trick of using a plastic ziplock and snipping one corner off as the dispenser.
Anyhow, dispense the dough into the oil, being sure to make that "webbed" pattern that funnel cakes are famous for. Remove from the oil when it's lightly browned (about 2 minutes) and set on a plate with a paper towel underneath.
Step 4)
Dust with confectioners sugar and/or top with toppings (strawberries anyone?)
Step 5)
Enjoy!
Step 6)
Get on the treadmill!
