Fly the flag for the all-American snack with this recipe for corn dogs (deep-fried frankfurters).
Equipment and preparation: You'll need 15 wooden skewers.
vegetable oil, for deep frying
150g/5oz cornmeal or polenta
125g/4oz plain flour
50g/2oz sugar
3 tsp baking powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 free-range egg
225ml/8fl oz full-fat milk
12-15 frankfurter sausages
12-15 wooden skewers, soaked
6 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fat fryer to 160C/320F. (CAUTION: Hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)
Mix together all of the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and milk together and gradually stir the mixture into to the dry ingredients. Whisk together to make a heavy batter.
Put a skewer through each frankfurter sausage and dip it into the batter until well coated.
Place the frankfurters into the deep-fat fryer, a few at a time, and cook for three minutes, or until golden-brown. Drain on a plate lined with kitchen paper.
To serve, mix the mustard and mayonnaise together in a bowl and serve with the frankfurters.
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