Pronto Pups
["1 c. all-purpose flour, unsifted", "2/3 c. plain, yellow cornmeal", "2 tsp. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 c. shortening", "1 egg, slightly beaten", "3/4 c. milk", "2 pkg. (8 count each) hot dogs", "vegetable oil for frying"]
["Set hot dogs out in advance so they will come to room temperature and have dry outer skin.", "(I usually place on a paper towel.)", "Pronto Pup batter will not stick to cold, wet hot dogs."]
["flour", "sugar", "salt", "shortening", "egg", "milk", "vegetable oil"]