*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Corn Dog Bites

Recipe By     : Southern Living
Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             All-purpose flour
   1 1/2  ts            Baking powder
     1/2  ts            Salt
     2/3  c             Corn meal
   1      tb            Sugar
   2      tb            Bacon drippings
   1                    Egg -- beaten
   1      c             Buttermilk -- up to 1-1/4 c
     1/2  ts            Baking soda
  16      oz            Frankfurters
                        Vegetable oil
                        Prepared mustard
                        Catsup
                        Picante sauce (optional)

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, corn meal, and sugar; stir in
bacon drippings. Combine egg, buttermilk, and soda; mix well. Stir
into flour mixture, mixing well. Cut each frankfurter into 10 pieces.
Dip frankfurter sections into batter, coating completely. (Use wooden
picks to aid in dipping.) Fry in 3 to 4" hot oil (375°F) until
golden, turning once; drain on paper towels. Insert party picks, and
serve immediately. Serve with desired condiments.

Yield: 20 Appetizers


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