Funnel Cakes II

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Cooking Instructions

In a mixing bowl, beat together egg and milk. Beat in flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, and white sugar until smooth.

Heat about 1 inch cooking oil in frying pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Pour 1/2 cup batter through funnel into oil with a circular motion to form a spiral. Fry until lightly brown; turn over to brown the other side. Cook to golden brown, and remove to drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar while still warm.