Mini Corndogs

Ingredients:

• 1 c Flour1/2 c Cornmeal
• 1 tb Sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 2 tb Vegetable shortening
• 1 Egg, beaten slightly
• 3/4 c MilkOil
• 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. Heat to 375 degrees.
5. Pat frankfurter dry with paper towels.
6. Insert a toothpick into the center of each frankfurter.
7. Dip each frankfurter into batter and then into hot oil until golden brown.
8. Drain on paper towels.