Dogs in Blankets

Ingredients

• 8 skinless hot dogs
• All-purpose 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)

Instructions

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