Corn Puppies

This recipe is by Andria Scott Hurst from Southern Living (June 1997).

Recipe Makes 10 Corn Puppies

Whatcha Need:

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup milk
• 10 hot dogs
• 10 6-inch wooden skewers
• Vegetable oil

Whatcha Do:

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Combine egg and milk; add to corn-meal mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
2. Insert a wooden skewer in 1 end of each hot dog, leaving a 2- to 3-inch handle. Dip each into batter, coating completely.
3. Pour oil to a depth of 4 to 5 inches into a large heavy saucepan; heat to 375°. Fry hot dogs 2 to 3 minutes or until browned.
4. Drain on paper towels; serve with ketchup and mustard.