Brazilian Funnel Cake Bites

Method9 steps · about 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Mix together the sugar (1/4 cup) and cinnamon (1 Tbsp) in a large plate and reserve.

   Uses 1/4 cup of sugar · 1 Tbsp of cinnamon

2. 2

   Step 2: Prepare the oil for frying. Heat it up low and slow so it does not become too hot too fast.

   Uses oil for frying

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the flour, baking powder (1 Tbsp), dough sugar (1/4 cup) and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

   Uses 1 cup of all purpose flour · 1 Tbsp baking powder · pinch of salt · 1/4 cup of sugar

4. 4

   Step 4: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg (1), the vanilla (1 tsp) and milk (2/3 cup) until combined.

   Uses 1 whole large egg · 1 tsp of vanilla extract · 2/3 cup of whole milk

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk to combine.

   Uses dry dough ingredients · wet dough ingredients

6. 6

   Step 6: Using a small ice cream scoop (or two spoons), form little balls (like a 2 bite donut hole) and drop directly into the hot (350F) oil.

   Uses funnel cake batter · heated frying oil

7. 7

   Step 7: Fry until golden brown and balls are cooked through.

   Uses batter balls in hot oil

8. 8

   Step 8: Place the fried funnel cake bites on a plate lined with paper towels for draining excess oil.

   Uses fried funnel cake bites

9. 9

   Step 9: Then drop them while still hot in the cinnamon-sugar mixture for coating.

   Uses drained hot funnel cake bites · reserved cinnamon-sugar coating