Mini Corndogs

Ingredients

 * 1 cup Flour
 * 1/2 cup Cornmeal
 * 1 tbsp Sugar
 * 1 1/2 tsp Salt
 * 2 tbsp Vegetable shortening
 * 1  Egg, beaten slightly
 * 3/4 cup Milk
 * Oil
 * 8  Frankfurters, cut into -thirds

Directions
1 Mini corndogs 2 combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. 3 With a pastry blender, cut vegetable shortening into flour mixture until there are fine crumbs. 4 Add egg and milk and blend well. 5 Pour vegetable oil to a 2 inch depth in a deep fryer or large saucepan. 6 Heat to 375 degrees. 7 Pat frankfurter dry with paper towels. 8 Insert a toothpick into the center of each frankfurter. 9 Dip each frankfurter into batter and then into hot oil until golden brown. 10 Drain on paper