Ingredients
- 6 frankfurters
- 6 skewers
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup corn meal (yellow)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted shortening
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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.