Funnel Cakes (Debbie)

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp.  baking powder

1 3/4 cups and 1 TBS. all-purpose flour

1 1/2 eggs

1 cup milk

2 TBS. white sugar

 In a medium bowl, mix salt, baking powder, and half of the flour.  Set aside.  In a large bowl, cream eggs, milk and sugar. Add flour mixture and beat until smooth. Continue to add remaining flour, but use only enough to achieve desired consistency.  Batter will be thin enough to run through a funnel.   In an eight inch skillet, heat the oil to 375°.  Put your finger over the bottom opening of the funnel, and fill the funnel with a generous 1/2 cup of the batter.  Hold the funnel close to the surface of the oil, and release the batter into the oil while making a circular motion.  Fry until golden brown.  Use tongs and wide spatula to turn the cake over carefully.  Fry the second side one minute.  Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with sifted confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar.