Funnel Cake, I gotta try this one day
From Pouch Party Info
So here's how it's gonna go down:
1/4 c. Carbquik
1/2 tbsp of some type of oil (I would suggest Canola)
1 egg
1 heaping tbsp Splenda
1 tbsp SF vanilla syrup (I used Torani)
1/8 tsp baking powder
Get a bowl, get a cup. In the bowl combine the CQ and baking powder. Might wanna throw in a dash of salt for good measure. I'm just sayin'. Ok, in the cup, combine the egg, oil, Splenda, and syrup and mix very, very well. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix thoroughly. CQ will retain some chunkiness from whatever that stuff is that makes it so high in fiber. I don't ask questions. I just eat it. Moving on...
So, next we tackle the shape. We need 2 things to achieve a funnel-cake like shape: heat and control of the batter. So spray a pan with non-stick and put it on high heat until it is hot and then drop it back down to medium flame. While it's heating up get a Ziploc baggie. Put your batter in there. It should be a bit thick. Once you've got it into the bag, cut off one corner with some scissors. Now pipe the batter into your pan in a random fashion. This is also where the pancake thing works to our advantage. You have a minute to take your time with the shaping of the batter so go crazy with it. Have fun. I'll wait.
Mmmkay...so after you have done that...let it sit there for a bit. It will puff up, the edges will pull away from the pan. In fact, it'll look something like this:
Yeah, like that. When it looks like that you should consider flipping it. Now most chefs will tell you to be patient because you only want to flip once. I would tell you the same thing. Make good and sure it is done on the other side before you flip it. Then CAREFULLY flip it. Use a big, wide spatula. Again, I'll wait...Got it? Ok. So let it chill there for a few moments while we consider toppings. So do you like the powdered sugar? You do? Well do you do well with Splenda? Yes? Ok, so do this:
1 tbsp Splenda
1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Mix well. There you go. Sugar free powdered sugar.
So once your funnel cake is done it should look like this:
Top with powdered sugar and serve. Now my suggestion is to do a fruity topping instead. The powdered sugar was good BUT since we pan fried instead of deep frying, it doesn't have all the moisture that a regular funnel cake would have. Taste? Yes. Shape? Yes. Moisture? Not as much. It's not dry per se, just drier than a normal funnel cake.
Fruity topping can be achieved quite easily by nuking some SF jelly. Easy, right?Ok, so there is only one problem with this funnel cake from my perspective. You can't eat it at a carnival! But you can eat it at the barbecue when everyone else is eating a bunch of crap you shouldn't or can't have. And don't you dare give them a single bite!
Some days your the dog and some days your the hydrant.
OMG! I have sooo missed funnel cake! If I make this it will be for me and me only. Unless we make it at Liz's, then I guess I will have to share! LOL...
Beth
