August means lots of things – there is so much that happens in August. In many communities one thing that comes around every August is the fair. State fair or county fair, there is always something fun to see, do and eat. There are so many things that we eat at the fair that we might not eat year round. But there are also lots of favorites at the fair that people would eat year round if they just knew how to make it. Either way – fair food is usually good food. (Even if it isn’t always good for you!)

When you think about fair food you could eat at home what comes to mind? How about corn dogs, kettle corn or funnel cakes? These are three popular fair food favorites at almost every fair. There is no need to wait a whole year before enjoying these yummy treats again. These yummy fair food favorites are actually easy to make at home. Here are three yummy recipes so you can enjoy these yummy fair food treats at home. If you try one, let us know. We love to hear from you.

Corn Dogs

Ingredients:

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup white sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 egg

1 cup milk

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

2 (16 ounce) packages

16 wooden skewers Add all ingredients to list

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, sugar and baking powder. Stir in eggs and milk.
2. Preheat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Insert wooden skewers into frankfurters. Roll frankfurters in batter until well coated.
3. Fry 2 or 3 corn dogs at a time until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Funnel Cakes

Ingredients:

1 egg 2/3 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 1/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Directions:

1. Beat egg. Mix in milk. Sift flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder; beat into egg mixture until smooth.
2. Pour oil into a heavy pan until it is 1 inch deep. Heat to 375 degrees.
3. Pour batter through funnel into oil with a circular motion to form a spiral. 4. Fry until lightly brown; turn over to brown the other side. Cook to golden brown, and remove to drain on paper towels.
4. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar while still warm.

Kettle Corn

Ingredients:

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup white sugar

1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels

Directions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, stir in the sugar and popcorn.
2. Cover, and shake the pot constantly to keep the sugar from burning.
3. Once the popping has slowed to once every 2 to 3 seconds, remove the pot from the heat and continue to shake for a few minutes until the popping has stopped.
4. Pour into a large bowl, and allow to cool, stirring occasionally to break up large clumps.