Orange Funnel Cake with Powdered Cinnamon Sugar and Maple Syrup

Directions

1. Boil o.j., butter, sugar, and salt together in a saucepan. Add flour and work it in until it is all incorporated and dough forms a ball. Transfer mixture to the bowl of a standing mixer and let cool for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. With the mixer on low, add eggs, 1 at a time, making sure the first egg is completely incorporated before continuing.
3. Once all eggs have been added and mixture is smooth, put dough in a piping bag fitted with a small tip. Or, cut the corner off of a deep freezer bag and use as you would a piping bag- just be sure to hold the opening closed with a paperclip or "chip clip" when filling the bag.
4. Heat 1 1/2-2 inches of oil in a heavy pan. Whisk together cinnamon and powdered sugar.
5. Pipe dough into oil, making a free-form, spiderweb pattern; cook until browned, flipping once. Remove cake from oil, drain on paper towels, and top with cinnamon-powdered sugar.
6. Drizzle with maple syrup, or dunk, if you prefer (as I do)!