Corn dog

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupYellow corn meal
6eachesFrankfurters
½cupFlour
1tablespoonSugar
1teaspoonDry mustard
1teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
½cupMilk
1eachEgg, lightly beaten
1tablespoonMelted shortening
6eachesSkewers or sticks

Directions

Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, mustard, baking powder and salt, mixing well. Add the milk, egg and shortening, mixing until very smooth. Pour the mixture into a tall glass. Put the frankfurters on sticks. Dip them into the cornmeal batter to coat them evenly. Deep fry in oil heated to 375 degrees until golden brown, about two minutes. Drain on paper towels.