Mennonite Funnel Cake -- State Fair at Home

We missed the state fair this year, but that doesn't mean we can't have our favorite fair stand treats. Let's begin with funnel cake. 😋 Thanks again, Sarah, for the swell cookbook. 👏🏼

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Mennonite Funnel Cake
3 eggs
1/2 C. sugar
2 C. milk
4 C. flour
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
powdered sugar
oil to fry

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[nicoleradcliffe]

My sister passed away two days ago and it’s been an incredibly difficult time. Watching Emmy’s video is the first time that I’ve smiled in over a week. Thank you.

[chriss]

“I’m gonna add some more powdered sugar because...I want more” my new motto

[ceruelion]

I'm so glad that Emmy is such a kind person that she likely has the only comments section on YouTube with little to no malice nor ignorance. 😊

[polaroidjay]

When I worked at an amusement park, I remember I got transferred from the normal building I worked at to a spot that mostly sold funnel cakes for the day cause they needed extra people. I remember we had some temp employees that showed up for the day and there was this older Filipino guy that worked with me at the funnel cake station. When I first tried it I remember swirling it around, and he told me that if I did it that way, it wouldn't sit right/fall apart or float away, so he showed me the zig zag method in layers. We also used those rings to make sure we had proper circular shapes so that they can get topped with cherries, powdered sugar, whipped cream or chocolate. That guy I worked with was pretty cool, I'll never forget that day.

[willalwaysbeunknown]

I cried laughing when she said share with family and friends. Nope not this girl.

[dianaking]

I make these at home all the time. They're so yummy!!

Edit: I always clean out an old Heinz ketchup bottle and use it for my batter. Works well if you don't have a funnel or to store any leftover batter. Also, a bit of cinnamon in the batter is ah-mazing.

[chipskylark]

18 year old me at 7pm on a Saturday:
“Time to get ready for the club!!”

29 year old me at 7pm on Saturday: *Time to watch Emmy while in bed* 🤓🤓

[timothyhays]

The crunch sounds so delicious I can't take it anymore.

[purplesneakers]

I had a dream where eating funnel cake at a fair two nights ago. My brain has been obsessing about it ever since! Thank you Emmy great timing! I can’t eat it due to a stomach disorder but I love watching other people enjoy amazingly yummy food.

[MoeLykit]

you know it was good when Emmy had to Edit in "eat the ducky moss" because she was too excited to eat it the first time lol

[angiekaye]

Was in another room but as soon as you said "beautiful lovelies, " my two kiddos came storming in to see what Emmy is making today. Love you in Oklahoma!

[LaineyBug]

I like it when they leave it just greasy enough for the powdered sugar to kind of half melt into a glaze....

[annasullivan]

There's a fair in my hometown, but since it was canceled this year, some of the food stalls have been set up in different places around town. They also recently built a drive in theater on part of the fairgrounds. It's not quite the same of course, but I like seeing the little reminders of our normal fall traditions.

[venusbunn]

It would be super cool to see some more Pennsylvania Dutch recipes. I know they’re more widespread now, but it’s some of my favorite food, since I’m from central Pennsylvania.

[charlie]

As soon as you said "I'm gonna add more powdered sugar" I thought of Tabitha Brown saying "Because that's my business." Speaking of which, it might be cool to recreate some of her vegan takes on different recipes

[melissadunton]

As a Northeastern Pennsylvania resident, we have funnel cakes all year round, but even more so in the summer and fall. Powdered sugar is the most traditional topping, but you should try it with granulated sugar and cinnamon!! That’s my favorite. 😋
In the fall it’s delicious with freshly baked apples & cinnamon as well. 😋
You can use pancake batter, but in my area you can also buy funnel cake batter pretty much anywhere...it usually comes in a bottle with a squeeze top and you just add water and shake. Then fry it up for yummy goodness!!!

[SamElle]

LITERALLY THE ONLY REASON WHY I GO TO STATE FAIRS IS FOR THE FUNNEL CAKE

[debwolf]

As I’m watching you make funnel cakes, I’m eating Cremora Tart, which I first saw on your channel. It has since become a family favorite. Thank you for sharing your culinary adventures- they’re delicious!

[DJapan]

I recently saw funnel cake mix pre-made in a bottle with a funnel in the cap.

[mondesign]

I just wanted to thank you for your delightful videos Emmy, you’re such a wonderful person and you pass the positive energy through your videos.