1 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup cornmeal

1 tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoons melted bacon drippings

1 egg, beaten

1 to 1-1/4 cups buttermilk

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 (16 ounce) package frankfurters

Vegetable oil

Prepared mustard, catsup, picante sauce (optional)

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cornmeal, and sugar; stir in bacon drippings.

Combine egg, buttermilk, and soda; mix well. Stir into flour mixture, mixing well. Cut each frankfurter into 10 pieces. Dip frankfurter sections into batter, coating completely. (Use wooden picks to aid in dipping.)

Fry in 3 to 4 inches hot oil (375 degrees) until golden, turning once; drain on paper towels.

Insert party picks, and serve immediately. Serve with Honey Mustard and Ketchup

Yield: about 10 servings.

Corn Dogs: Insert wooden sticks or skewers into whole frankfurters; dip frankfurters into batter, and fry in 3 to 4 inches hot oil until golden.