Corn Dog Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

vegetable oil (for deep fryer)
1 1/2 c. self-rising meal
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
1 egg
2 Tbsp. melted shortening
1 lb. hot dogs

Preparation

Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in deep fryer to 375\u00b0.
Combine cornmeal, sugar and soda.
Beat 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, egg and shortening together with a fork.
Stir liquid mixture into dry ingredients until thoroughly blended.