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Li'l Corn Dogs

Use little hot dogs or smokies, or use 2- to 3-inch lengths of regular hot dogs to make these appetizer corn dogs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients:

• 1 pound little wieners or smokies (about 48)
• 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons Shortening
• 3/4 cup plus+ 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• toothpicks
• vegetable oil for frying
• mustard or sauce for dipping

Mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Work in shortening with a pastry blender or fork. Stir in milk Gently stir in egg until mixture is smooth.
Insert a toothpick into the end of each wiener, leaving about one inch of toothpick exposed.
Holding each wiener by the toothpick, dip into the cornmeal batter. With a butter knife, spread the batter over the wiener so it is evenly covered.
Gently drop the wiener into hot oil (360°) in deep fryer and cook until golden. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with Dijon mustard or a honey mustard blend.
May be prepared, frozen, and stored in freezer bags. Heat frozen wieners for 8-12 minutes at 350° F..
Makes 48 corn dog snacks.