Corn Dog

Ingredients

1/2 cup corn meal
6 frankfurters
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon melted shortening
6 skewers

Instructions

Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, mustard, baking powder and salt, mixing well. Add the milk, egg and shortening, mixing until very smooth. Pour the mixture into a tall glass. Put the frankfurters on sticks. Dip them into the cornmeal batter to coat them evenly. Deep fry in oil heated to 375 degrees unti l golden brown, about two minutes. Drain on paper towels.