Funnel Cake

1 1/3 cup flour

3/4 cup milk

1 egg, beaten

2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Canola oil for frying

Heat two inches of oil to 375 degrees F. in a large cast iron dutch oven.

Combine all of the batter ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.You want it to be thin enough to pour in a steady stream, but not too thin, so add more milk as needed.

Put the batter in a pitcher for easier and safer pouring.

When the oil is ready, pour about 1/4 of the batter into the oil in a gentle and steady swirling motion.

Let the cake fry for about a minute, then gently flip it over.

Continue frying until the cake is a nice golden brown.

Remove the cake to a rack in a sheet pan or a paper towel covered plate.

Fry remaining batter in batches. Dust finished cakes with powered sugar or desired topping.