<P> Funnel cakes are made by pouring batter into hot cooking oil in a circular pattern and deep frying the overlapping mass until golden - brown . The batter is commonly poured through a funnel creating its texture and giving its name . When made at concession stands , a pitcher with an integral funnel spout is employed . Alton Brown recommends they be baked with choux pastry , which expands from steam produced by its high water content . </P>
<P> Funnel cakes are made by pouring batter into hot cooking oil in a circular pattern and deep frying the overlapping mass until golden - brown . The batter is commonly poured through a funnel creating its texture and giving its name . When made at concession stands , a pitcher with an integral funnel spout is employed . Alton Brown recommends they be baked with choux pastry , which expands from steam produced by its high water content . </P>
where did the name funnel cake come from
where did the name funnel cake come from
batter is commonly poured through a funnel
batter is commonly poured through a funnel