No need to wait for the next trip to an amusement park, carnival or county fair to enjoy a corn dog, with this recipe you can make your favorite dog-on-a-stick at home!

Corn Dogs

1 cup cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large egg, slightly beaten

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons melted vegetable shortening

1 pound frankfurters

Wooden skewers

1. Mix cornmeal with flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg and milk; blend in melted shortening. Mix well.
2. Skewer frankfurters and dip in batter. Stand skewer-side up and fry in deep-fat fryer at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown, about 2 or 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Makes 8 servings.