Corn Dogs

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and dry mustard in a bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. 3
   Mix egg and milk.
4. 4
   Add to dry ingredients.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Dry frankfurters well with paper towels (this allows the coating to stick better).
7. 7
   Insert skewers into the end of the frankfurters.
8. 8
   Pour oil into a skillet to a depth of 1 inch.
9. 9
   Heat oil to 375 degrees.
10. 10
    Coat franks with batter.
11. 11
    (if batter is too thick, thin with a little milk).
12. 12
    Arrange coated franks 3 at a time in hot oil.
13. 13
    Turn franks with tongs after 10 seconds to prevent the batter from sliding off.
14. 14
    Cook for 3 minutes, turning again 1/2 way through cooking time.
15. 15
    Serve hot with catsup and mustard.