Homemade Corndog

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of yellow corn meal
• 1 Tbs. of baking powder
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1/4 tsp of baking soda
• 1/4 tsp of cayenne
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup milk
• 8 hot dogs or veggie dogs
• 4 Tbs. of cornstarch (for dredging)
• 8 chopsticks or skewers

 
Directions:

1. Heat oil for frying in a cast iron skillet, dutch oven, or deep fryer.  Heat to about 375 F or test the temperature by putting a piece of bread or drop of batter in the oil. When the bread/batter float to the top and turn golden brown, you know the oil is hot enough.
   
2. Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cayenne. In a separate bowl whisk the egg and milk.  Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients all at once, and mix just until combined (don’t over mix). Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
   
3. Meanwhile, spread the cornstarch on a plate.  Place each hot dog on a skewer and roll in the cornstarch.
   
4. Pat off any excess cornstarch.  Then dip the hot dog in the batter and immediately place it in the hot oil. 
   
5. Cook until the coating is golden brown, 3-4 minutes. 
   
6. Place the corn dogs on paper towels for draining.