Corn Dog Bites

• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 2/3 c. cornmeal
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. melted bacon drippings
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 to 1 1/4 c. buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 lb. frankfurters
• vegetable oil
• prepared mustard, catsup, picante sauce (optional)

1. Combine first 5 ingredients; stir in bacon drippings.
2. Combine egg, buttermilk and soda; mix well.
3. Stir into flour mixture, mixing well.
4. Cut each frankfurter into 10 pieces.
5. Dip frankfurter sections into batter, covering completely.
6. (Wooden picks work well for dipping.)
7. Drop into 3 to 4 inches deep hot oil (375u0b0) and cook until golden, turning once.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Insert party picks and serve immediately.
10. Serve with mustard, catsup or picante sauce, if desired.

flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, bacon, egg, buttermilk, baking soda, frankfurters, vegetable oil, catsup

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1041814 (may not work)