Funnel Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Boil water, butter, sugar, and salt together in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Add flour and work it in until it is all incorporated and dough forms a ball.
3. 3
   Transfer mixture to the bowl of a standing mixer and let cool for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. 4
   With mixer lowest speed, add eggs, 1 at a time, making sure the first egg is completely incorporated before continuing.
5. 5
   Once all eggs have been added and mixture is smooth, put dough in a piping bag fitted with a number 12 tip.
6. 6
   Heat about 1 1/2 inches of oil in a heavy pan.
7. 7
   Pipe dough into oil, making a free-form lattice pattern; cook until browned, flipping once.
8. 8
   Remove cake from oil, drain on paper towels, and top with powdered sugar.
9. 9
   Continue until all of the batter is used.