CORN DOG BITES

Ingredients:

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 2/3 cup Cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Melted bacon drippings
• 1 Egg -- beaten
• 1 To
• 1 1/4 cups Buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 (16-ounce) package frankfurt
• Vegetable oil
• Prepared mustard, catsup
• Picante sauce (optional)

Preparation:

• Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cornmeal, 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 inches hot oil (375 degrees) until golden, turning once, drain on paper towels.Insert party picks, and serve immediately. Serve with desired condiments.