Crispy Corn Dogs

Ingredients

 * 10  Frankfurters
 * 1 cup flour
 * 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
 * 1/2 tsp salt
 * 2 tbsp Yellow cornmeal
 * 3 tbsp shortening
 * 1  egg, beaten
 * 3/4 cup milk
 * oil or shortening for frying

Directions

 * 1) in medium bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, Sugar, baking powder and salt.
 * 2) with pastry blender or fork, cut in 2 t shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
 * 3) In small bowl, combine egg and milk.
 * 4) Add to dry mixture; mix well.
 * 5) Pat frankfurters dry with paper towels.
 * 6) Dip franks into batter with tongs, being careful to coat all sides.
 * 7) Let excess batter drip off.
 * 8) Drop 1 or 2 at a time into hot oil in mini-fryer.
 * 9) Fry until golden, about 1 minute on each side.
 * 10) Insert wooden skewer in end of each.
 * 11) Serve hot, with mustard, if desired.