Ingredients

1 quart oil for deep frying

1 cup all-purpose flour

2/3 cup yellow cornmeal

1/4 cup white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons honey

1 egg, beaten

1 1/4 cups buttermilk

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 pounds hot dogs

wooden sticks

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). I’ve used a frying pan as well.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the egg, buttermilk, honey and baking soda. Mix until everything is smooth and well blended.
  3. Pat the hot dogs dry with paper towels so that the batter will stick. Insert wooden sticks into the ends. Dip the hot dogs in the batter one at a time, shaking off the excess. Deep fry a few at a time in the hot oil until they are as brown as you like them. Drain on paper towels or serve on paper plates.