Title: Funnel Cake

  It is hard to know if this should really be called a cake, but it has
 historically been called a cake, so it is a cake, even if it is fried. 
 This desert appeals to children of all ages, it is a homey, and homely,
 classic - attractive in its own strange way, and very tasty.  I have seen
 it served with whipped cream and fruit toppings, so let your imagination
 run wild with the toppings.  


 1 1/3 cups flour
 1/4 tsp salt
 1/2 tsp soda
 2 TBSP sugar
 3/4 tsp baking powder
 1 egg, beaten
 2/3 cup milk, or more as needed
 oil for frying
 powdered sugar

 Into a large bowl, sift together:  flour, salt, soda, sugar, and baking
 powder.  In another bowl, blend together beaten egg,, and 2/3 cup milk, or
 more as needed.  Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ones.  Beat
 untilsmooth. 

 Fill a skillet or pan with 1 inch of cooking oil and heat to a
 temperature of 375 F.  Now cover the small hole of a clean funnel with a
 finger.  Then fill the funnel with the batter.  Carefully move your finger
 away from the hole in the funnel, allowing the batter to flow into the
 skillet.  Move the funnel to form patterns with the batter.  Fry until
 golden brown, about 1 or 2 minutes, turning once with two spatulas. 
 Remove to paper toweling to drain.  Place on a plate and sprinkle with
 powdered sugar.  Serve hot.  Repeat the process until all of the batter is