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 ==
# 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.
Category:Cornmeal Recipes
Category:Frankfurter Recipes
Category:Kid-friendly Recipes