PUMPKIN FUNNEL CAKE BITES

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ cup all purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon powder
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
2 cups of milk
1 large egg
Vegetable oil for frying
½-1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

INSTRUCTIONS

Add 2” of vegetable or canola oil into a 5 quart dutch oven. Heat oil on medium high heat to 350F degrees. Line sheet pan with paper towels and set aside.

While oil heats, prepare the batter. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, mix all ingredients (except for powdered sugar) in a large bowl. Mix until smooth. Batter should be runny.

Once oil reaches 350F, set sheet pan lined with paper towels next to stove for quick funnel cake transfer. Block the bottom of funnel with one finger. Then scoop ½ cup of batter into the top of funnel. Carefully hold it over the oil and remove finger to release the batter. Slowly move the funnel around until you’ve dropped enough batter to fill the pot.

Funnel cake bites will cook quickly. Once they turn golden brown, scoop out with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels. Repeat funnel process until all batter is cooked.

Dust with powdered sugar immediately before serving.