Corn Dogs

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 3 cups of water to boiling in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Add hot dogs and bring back to boiling.
3. 3
   Remove from heat; cover 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Pour enough oil to a 2-inch depth in a skillet and heat to 350 degrees.
5. 5
   Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium-size bowl and blend with fork.
6. 6
   Add shortening and cut in with fork until the size of small peas.
7. 7
   Combine milk and egg in a 1 cup measure.
8. 8
   Stir into flour- cornmeal mixture.
9. 9
   Pour mixture into a tall glass.
10. 10
    Remove hot dogs from water and dry with paper towels.
11. 11
    Insert skewer into the hot dog, and be sure to leave about 1 inch for handle.
12. 12
    Dip hot dog into batter; let excess batter drip into glass.
13. 13
    Drop into hot fat fry 2 minutes, or until golden brown.