2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Vegetable oil
Sifted powdered sugar (opt.)

Combine flour, sugar, milk and eggs in a bowl, beating until smooth. Heat 1/4 inch oil to 375 degrees in skillet. Cover bottom opening of funnel with finger (funnel with a 3/8 inch opening works best). Pour 1/4 cup batter into funnel. Hold funnel over skillet. Remove finger from funnel end to release batter into hot oil; move funnel in a slow circular motion to form a spiral.

Fry each funnel cake for 1 minute or until edges are golden brown; turn and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Yield: about a dozen (5 inch) cakes.