Corn Dog Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. cornmeal
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. melted bacon drippings
1 egg, beaten
1 to 1 1/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 lb. frankfurters
vegetable oil
prepared mustard, catsup, picante sauce (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients; stir in bacon drippings.
Combine egg, buttermilk and soda; mix well.
Stir into flour mixture, mixing well.
Cut each frankfurter into 10 pieces.
Dip frankfurter sections into batter, covering completely.
(Wooden picks work well for dipping.)
Drop into 3 to 4 inches deep hot oil (375\u00b0) and cook until golden, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Insert party picks and serve immediately.
Serve with mustard, catsup or picante sauce, if desired.