Crispy Corn Dogs
["10 hot dogs", "1 c. flour", "1 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 Tbsp. yellow corn meal", "3 Tbsp. shortening", "1 egg, beaten", "3/4 c. milk", "oil for frying"]
["Pat hot dogs dry with paper towels.", "In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and cornmeal. Cut in shortening thoroughly.", "Stir in egg and milk.", "Dip hot dogs in batter, allowing excess batter to drip into bowl.", "Fry in hot oil in fryer until golden brown, about 2 minutes.", "Insert wooden skewer in end of each corn dog."]
["flour", "baking powder", "salt", "yellow corn meal", "shortening", "egg", "milk", "oil"]