funnel cake?

[bellasasha]

does anyone know what this is and do u have a recipe?

thank you in advance

[helliebobs]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A710065

sounds yum!!

[nickmo]

Yes, I do, and yes, i do........

Sorry, you mean you want a recipe? Few variations at my fave site: http://www.astray.com/recipes/?search=funnel+cake and pics here if you are bored: http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=funnel+cake&hl=en

Its just batter squeezed through a funnel into hot oil - bit like churros, but a heavier batter.

[helliebobs]

mmmm, churros are lovely!!

[nickmo]

Darn tootin' - with the thick chocolate..............

[helliebobs]

only had them the once on a school trip to Spain, 10 years ago!

Lovely thick gooey chocolate and hot sugary churros... Sorry getting carried away here!

[bellasasha]

ok thanks peeps

i love churros too!! mmm i'll be making them tomorrow!!

[lia*]

Funnel cake or funnelcake is a regional specialty food, originally associated with the Pennsylvania Dutch region of the United States. Funnel cakes are popular around the United States at ballparks, fairs, and festivals. Funnel cakes are made by pouring batter through a funnel into hot oil in a circular pattern and deep frying it until golden-brown. They are often served with powdered sugar, jam, or other toppings.
Funnel cake may be made at home (many recipes exist on the Internet), but it is also a popular offering at outdoor food stands in carnivals, fairs, Renaissance fairs, and seaside resorts. When made at concession stands, a separate funnel is not used; instead, the batter is poured from a specially-made pitcher with an integral funnel-like spout.
Funnel cakes resemble the items known as fried dough or "elephant ears," but these items are made with a risen yeast dough, whereas funnel cakes are made with an unleavened batter

www.funnelcake.com

www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?*******=1382678

[lia*]

thanks for this question bella.
i used to eat these for breakfast a long time ago and never knew anything about them until now, after doing some research. glad i did. i always reffered to them as funny shaped delicious fried donut, now i know better. my answer above should help a lot.
they are truly delicious.

[bellasasha]

thank you so much lia, i made some today and they were gorgeous!!!!

thanks to all!!