Funnel cake

Funnel cake or funnelcake is a regional specialty food, originally associated with the Pennsylvania Dutch region of the United States. It is made by pouring batter through a funnel into hot oil in a circular pattern and deep frying it until golden brown. It is often served with powdered sugar, jam, or other toppings.

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Pennsylvania Dutch - United States - Batter - Funnel - Oil - Deep frying - Powdered sugar - Jam

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Funnel cake may be made at home (many recipes exist on the Internet), but it is also a popular offering at outdoor food stands in carnivals, fairs, Renaissance Faires, and seaside resorts. When made at concession stands, a separate funnel is not used; instead, the batter is poured from a specially-made pitcher with an integral funnel-like spout.

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Internet - Carnival - Fair - Renaissance Faire

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Funnel cakes resemble the items known as fried dough or "Elephant ears", but these items are made with a risen yeast dough, whereas funnel cakes are made with an unleavened batter.

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Fried dough - Elephant ears - Yeast

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The Finnish analog of funnel cakes, tippaleipä, are traditionally served at May Day (Vappu) celebrations.

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Finnish - Vappu

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The jalebi is a similar, Indian dish.

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Jalebi - India

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