Ingredients

  • 3 pkg. (5-1/2) little wieners
  • 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp. milk
  • 2 tbsp. shortening
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • Oil for frying
  • Dijon mustard

Method

  • Mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  • Stir in milk, then add shortening.
  • Fold in egg until mixture is smooth.
  • Insert a toothpick into the end of each tiny wiener, toward the middle, leaving one inch of pick exposed.
  • Holding each wiener by the pick, dip into the corn batter.
  • Run the blade of a knife gently around the wiener, spreading the batter evenly and smoothly over the meat.
  • Gently drop the dog into hot oil in deep fryer and cook until golden.
  • Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Serve warm with Dijon mustard.