Corn Dog

1/2 cup Yellow corn meal

6 each Frankfurters

1/2 cup Flour

1 tablespoon Sugar

1 teaspoon Dry mustard

1 teaspoon Baking powder

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 cup Milk

1 each Egg -- lightly beaten

1 tablespoon Melted shortening

6 each Skewers or sticks

Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, mustard, baking powder and salt, mixing well. Add the milk, egg and shortening, mixing until very smooth. Pour the mixture into a tall glass. Put the frankfurters on sticks. Dip them into the cornmeal batter to coat them evenly. Deep fry in oil heated to 375 degrees unti l golden brown, about two minutes. Drain on paper towels.