Country Fair Corn Dogs

MAKES 4 - 5 SERVINGS

8 cups vegetable oil

1 pkg. f8-7/Z to 72 oz.) corn muffin mix Ingredients as called for on muffin mix package l/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce or to taste

l/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 pkg. (16 oz.) regular’fnot bun-length frankfurters),

8 - 10 frankfurters

Mustard and ketchup for dipping, optional

1.Pour oil into deep fryer. Set fryer temperature to 375”F/190”C.

Soak 8 - 10 wooden skewers in water for 1 minute; drain on paper towels and pat dry.

2.In a medium bowl, mix muffin mix according to package directions; add hot pepper sauce. In a shallow dish, place flour.

3.Pat the frankfurters dry with paper towels; insert a wooden skewer through the length of each frankfurter, leaving about 2-inches exposed to serve as a handle. Roll frankfurters thoroughly in flour.

4.Holding each frankfurter by its handle, dip into the muffin batter, swirling to coat thoroughly, and letting any excess batter drip back into bowl. Place on waxed paper.

5.With fryer lid closed, lower empty fryer basket into oil and quickly bring back to highest position. Add 1 or 2 frankfurters to the basket, close lid and lower filled basket into oil. Fry 1 - 2 minutes until light golden brown. Use tongs to remove from basket and place on a double thickness of paper towels to drain.

6.Return oil to temperature before repeating process with remaining frankfurters.

7.Serve 1 - 2 frankfurters per person, with mustard and ketchup for dipping, if desired.