Franklin County Fair

Wild Carrot Funnel Cakes with Dandelion Syrup

Thank you Dana Fast for helping  at Franklin County Fair  with the "Truly Wild" Queen Anne's Lace Funnel Cakes that were served with dandelion or maple syrup. Approximately 100 funnel cakes were served to people who had no idea that these prolific weeds could be made into such a tasty treats.

Queen Anne's Lace (Wild Carrot) Funnel Cakes

10-15 Fully opened Queen Anne's Lace blossoms - rinse in cold water and allow to dry on paper towling or

          a rack.

1 Cup flour (white, spelt, whole wheat)

1 egg

3-4 Tbs water

Vegetable oil.

Heat enough vegetable oil in a skillet, wok or frying pan to make the depth of at least 2 inches. 

Lightly beat egg. Add egg and water to flour to make a light batter. A small amount of maple syrup or honey may be added to the batter to lightly sweeten it if you wish.

Dip flower in batter.   Drop into hot oil.  Battered flower will float to the top of the oil. When one side is golden brown, turn over and cook the other side.  Drain on rack. Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, dandelion syrup or with a scoop of ice cream.