Mini Corndogs

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup cornmeal
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable shortening
• 1 egg, beaten slightly
• ¾ cup milk
• oil
• 8 frankfurters, cut into thirds

Directions

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