Dough Dogs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 hot dogs
4 slices Cheddar cheese
Dijon-style mustard
2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. cold shortening
3/4 c. milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Split hot dogs almost through and fill with cheese.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
Cut in shortening until crumbly.
Add milk to make a soft dough.
Knead lightly a few times.
Roll into a rectangle on a floured surface.
Cut into 8 rectangles.
Spread each with a little mustard.
Wrap each hot dog in dough, tucking in the ends and sealing with a little cold water.
Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet and bake about 12 minutes, until nicely browned.
Serves 6 to 8.