Vegan Funnel Cakes

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

A crisp, golden lattice of fried batter is what funnel cakes are all about, and this version delivers exactly that classic fairground crunch. The batter comes together fast with flour, a touch of sugar, baking powder, and baking soda for lift, plus a splash of vanilla and vinegar to keep things light and airy. Poured into hot oil in loose, overlapping swirls, it fries up into a lacy, crackly web with a tender interior in just a couple of minutes per side. A generous dusting of powdered sugar right before serving is really all it needs — that snowy finish is half the fun. It's the kind of treat best eaten hot, standing over the plate, powdered sugar dusting your fingers. This one fits neatly into a vegan spread without losing any of that nostalgic carnival charm.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 cups all-purpose flour
Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Jovial Flour All Purpose Organic Einkorn Bag - 32 Oz Ka Flour Unbleached - 10 LB Arrowhead Mills Organic Unbleached White Flour, 80 oz Arrowhead Mills Organic White All Purpose Flour 22 oz Pkg
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 ½ cups milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened oat milk, measured 1:1. It works well in drinks, batters, sauces, and soups; avoid it where milk sets the texture, like custards, puddings, and frozen desserts.
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp white vinegar
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

For serving

¼ cup powdered sugar, for serving

Instructions

1
Pour the vegetable oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 375°F (190°C) on a deep-fry or candy thermometer.
2
While the oil heats, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until combined.

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