County Fair Corn Dogs

Ingredients

• 10 beef frankfurters
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
• 2/3 cup cornmeal
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons corn flour (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Insert skewers into frankfurters and dust with flour; set aside.

To Make Batter: In a large bowl combine the cornmeal, 1/3 cup flour, corn flour, salt, cayenne pepper, egg, 2 tablespoons oil and water. Whisk all together.

Heat 1 quart oil in a large skillet over high heat (to about 375 degrees F, 190 degrees C). Roll or dip franks in batter, then fry until lightly browned. Drain on paper toweling and serve.