California Corn Dogs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oil to 375 degrees (use a deep fryer OR deep pot).
2. 2
   Combine flour, corn meal, sugar, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Combine the milk and egg yolks and add to dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Mix on high until batter is smooth.
5. 5
   Pat dry the hot dogs and stick the thin end of a chopstick half way into the hot dog.
6. 6
   Repeat with the remaining 9.
7. 7
   When oil has reached 375 dip the dogs, one at a time into the batter, turning slowly to get a nice even coat.
8. 8
   Hold the hot dog up by the stick and let some batter drip off.
9. 9
   Quickly submerge the hot dog in the oil and spin it slowly so that the coating cooks evenly.
10. 10
    If using a pot cook 3 or 4 dogs at a time, turning with forks to evenly brown-around 5 minutes.
11. 11
    If using a deep fryer use the lid to weigh down the dogs.
12. 12
    Drain on paper towels or a rack.
13. 13
    Repeat with remaining dogs.