All-star Corn Dogs

This recipe is perfect for family picnics and outings.



Ingredients

 * 10 frankfurters
 * 1 cup flour
 * 1½ teaspoons baking powder
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
 * 3 tablespoons shortening
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * ¾ cup milk
 * oil (for frying)

Directions

 * 1) Pre-cook the frankfurters in oven at 350°F for 15 minutes.
 * 2) Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
 * 3) Using a fork, work in the shortening in the dry mixture until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
 * 4) In another bowl, mix egg and milk, then add it to the dry mixture.
 * 5) Mix well.
 * 6) dip the frankfurters in the batter, then drop it into hot oil and fry until golden on each side.
 * 7) Serve corn dogs on stick, with mustard if desired.