Funnel Cake Bites

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
• 2 cups milk ( I used almond milk)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Canola oil, for frying
• powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl whisk together egg, oil, butter, vanilla extract, milk and sugar (if using)
2. Gently stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Stir until flour is combined. Batter will and should be a little bit lumpy.
4. Heat oil on med-high in a deep skillet.
5. When oil is hot, do a test by dropping a bit of batter into the oil. (The batter should begin to fry calmly instantly. If it smokes, sputters or browns quickly the oil is too hot)
6. Use a mini ice cream scoop and scoop out the batter and drop it into the oil. (work quickly and be careful not to crowd the batter)
7. Fry until golden on both sides.
8. Removed from oil and place a paper-towel lined plate.
9. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.
10. Eat immediately.