Mini Corndogs

Servings: 6
Ingredients:

1 c  Flour
1/2 c  Cornmeal
1 tb Sugar
1 1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Vegetable shortening
1    Egg, beaten slightly
3/4 c  Milk
Oil
8    Frankfurters, cut into
-thirds

Mini Corndogs

Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
With a pastry blender, cut vegetable shortening into flour mixture until
there are fine crumbs. Add egg and milk and blend well. Pour vegetable oil
to a 2 inch depth in a deep fryer or large saucepan. Heat to 375 degrees.
Pat frankfurter dry with paper towels. Insert a toothpick into the center
of each frankfurter. Dip each frankfurter into batter and then into hot oil
until golden brown. Drain on paper