Funnel Cakes

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.