Classic Corn Dogs

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 T. sugar
• 1-1/2 t. baking powder
• 1 t. salt
• 2/3 c. cornmeal
• 2 T. shortening
• 1 egg
• 3/4 c. milk
• 8 to 10 hot dogs
• 8 to 10 wooden sticks
• oil for deep frying

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from gooseberrypatch.typepad.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; stir in cornmeal. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in shortening until crumbly; set aside.

Beat together egg and milk in a separate bowl. Stir into cornmeal mixture. Thoroughly dry each hot dog with a paper towel to ensure batter will cling. Insert a stick into each; dip in batter.

Pour oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches in a deep fryer; heat oil to 350 to 375 degrees. Fry corn dogs in hot oil 4 to 5 minutes, until golden.

Serves 8 to 10.