A corn dog is a hot dog sausage coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter and deep fried in oil, although some are baked. Almost all corn dogs are served on a wooden stick, though some early versions had no stick.
Corn dogs are often served as street food or as fast food. Pre-made frozen corn dogs can also be microwaved, but the cornbread coating will lack texture. Corn dogs may be eaten plain or with a variety of condiments, such as ketchup, mustard, relish and mayonnaise. (Wikipedia)
Ingredients:
- 10 Frankfurters
- 1 c Flour
- 1 1/2 ts Baking powder
- 1/2 ts Salt
- 2 tb Yellow cornmeal
- 3 tb Shortening
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 3/4 c Milk
- oil or shortening for frying
How to Prepare:
- 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.