Corn Dogs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. hot dogs
vegetable oil
1 c. self-rising flour
2 Tbsp. corn meal
3 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. milk
1 egg, beaten
mustard and ketchup (for dipping)

Preparation

Dry hot dog; heat oil. Mix flour and corn meal. Cut in shortening. Add milk and egg. Stir to mix. Dip hot dogs in batter; let excess batter drip off. Fry in hot oil, turning, until all sides are browned. Drain on paper towels. Place wooden skewers in end of each.