Crispy Corn Dogs

Crispy Corn Dogs

Ingredients:
10 Frankfurters
1 c Flour
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Yellow cornmeal
3 tb Shortening
1 Egg, beaten
3/4 c Milk

Directions:
oil or shortening for frying
In medium bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.
With pastry blender or fork, cut in 2 T shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In small
bowl, combine egg and milk. Add to dry mixture; mix well. Pat frankfurters dry with paper towels.
Dip franks into batter with tongs, being careful to coat all sides. Let excess batter drip off. Drop 1
or 2 at a time into hot oil in mini-fryer. Fry until golden, about 1 minute on each side. Insert
wooden skewer in end of each. Serve hot, with mustard, if desired.
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