As Good As Granny’s
Corn Dogs
Haute Dogs, Russell Van Kraayenburg, 2014
Some people think I’m crazy, and some people agree with me whole heartedly. Either way, I stand by my opinion: hot dogs are the best. Corn dogs are a special treat that I enjoy at festivals, and for no particular reason I’ve got some of my old favorite vendors on my mind today. Mr. & Mrs. Hulsey: this one is in your honor.
Corn Dog Batter
Makes enough batter for about 4 corn dogs
1/2 cup (2 1/4 ounces) yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup (2 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
3/4 cup whole milk
Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, combine egg and milk. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until a batter forms. Use immediately.
Corn Dog
Corn Dog Batter
Barbecue stick or bamboo skewer
All-beef hot dog
Ketchup, optional
Mustard, optional
Prep: Make the corn dog batter according to the recipe.
Assembly: Slide a stick into an all-beef hot dog and dip the dog in the batter to coat. Deep-fry for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel to drain. Top with ketchup, mustard, both, or neither.