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" oil to 375 degrees in skillet. Cover bottom opening of a funnel with finger. (Funnel with 3/8" 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 1 minute or until edges are golden brown; turn and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired; serve warm. Yield: about 1 dozen 5" cakes.