Corn Dog Puppies Appetizer Food

CORN DOG BATTER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (except the 1/2 cup of flour used for dredging) in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Let set for about five minutes. Add another Tbsp or two of milk if you need to thin it a little
• These make the cutest little corn "puppies" or corn "McNuggets" Cut as many frankfurters into four equal segments as you will need for however many people you are cooking for. Stick a toothpick into each of them, dip in batter, and fry. Leave the toothpick in -- it's cute. Or, if making full length dogs, pour batter in a tall glass and dip your weiner in it.
• Drain on paper towels or newsprint and serve with mustard or ketchup or whatever condiments you want.
• *TIPS --.
• Remember -- this batter can be saved for a day or two so no need to use it all at once. If reusing batter from fridge take it out long enough for it to be room temperature. You might need to add a TBSP or two of water to loosen it back up to the right consistency.

CORN DOGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour and egg. Stir in milk to make a thick batter; let stand 4 minutes. Insert sticks into hot dogs; dip into batter. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry corn dogs, a few at a time, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.

HOMEMADE NATURAL CORN DOGS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat 1-2″ oil in large pot to 375 degrees. Skewer hot dogs. *You could also use a deep fryer for this also*
• 2. Place cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt into the quart jar. Secure lid and shake until ingredients are combined. Add eggs, milk and honey. Shake again until mixed thoroughly. Open jar and give batter a few stirs with a spoon to make sure all ingredients are incorporated.
• 3. Pour reserved 1/2 C flour onto plate and roll skewered hot dogs in flour to coat. Dip hot dogs into jar several times to coat with batter making sure all parts of floured hot dog are coated. Let excess batter drip off. Place corn dog in 375 degree oil and cook until golden brown. Remove to paper towel lined plate.
• 4. To Freeze: Let corn dogs come to room temperature, then place in plastic freezer bag and freeze. Corn dogs can remain in freezer for up to 3 months. To Reheat: Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350 degrees. Bake corn dogs for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.