Baby Corn Dogs

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
2. 2
   Stir in milk, then add shortening.
3. 3
   Fold in egg until mixture is smooth.
4. 4
   Insert a toothpick into the end of each tiny wiener, toward the middle, leaving one inch of pick exposed.
5. 5
   Holding each wiener by the pick, dip into the corn batter.
6. 6
   Run the blade of a knife gently around the wiener, spreading the batter evenly and smoothly over the meat.
7. 7
   Gently drop the dog into hot oil in deep fryer and cook until golden.
8. 8
   Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
9. 9
   Serve warm with Dijon mustard.