Dogs in Blankets Recipe

Dogs in Blankets Recipe

• 8 skinless hot dogs
• Flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Fat for frying (part bacon, part lard)

• Put wooden skewer in each hot dog. 
• Roll in flour and shake off excess. 
• Sift 1/2 cup flour and next 3 ingredients into bowl. 
• Add egg and buttermilk and beat with whisk to form a smooth thick batter. 
• Holding skewer, dip hot dog in batter, coating well. 
• Drop into hot deep fat (375 degrees F to 400 degrees F) and fry until golden brown. 
• Drain on paper towels and serve at once with mustard.