Funnel Cakes
["2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "2 eggs", "1 1/2 c. milk", "vegetable oil for frying", "confectioners sugar or maple syrup"]
["In a deep bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.", "Mix eggs and milk together and pour into dry ingredients. Stir with a whisk until batter is smooth.", "Pour shortening into a heavy skillet to the depth of 1/2 to 2 inches.", "Heat until hot, but not smoking.", "Hold a funnel with a 1/2-inch opening in your hand and keep one finger over funnel end.", "Hold funnel over hot oil; remove finger from spout.", "Using a slow, swirling motion, dribble batter into center of pan.", "Let brown on both sides. Sprinkle with powdered sugar."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "eggs", "milk", "vegetable oil", "confectioners sugar"]