Pluto Pups

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 20 wooden sticks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup self-rising flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons lard or shortening, melted
• 20 hot dogs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 370 degrees f (185 degrees c). soak the wooden sticks in water so they will not burn easily.
• in a large bowl, stir together the flour, self-rising flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. make a well in the center and add the egg, buttermilk and lard. stir until smooth, then set aside to rest briefly.
• while the batter is resting, insert a stick up into the center of each hot dog to use as a handle. pat hot dogs dry with a paper towel to help the batter stick.
• dip each hot dog into the batter and allow the excess to drip off. if the batter is not sticking, roll the hot dogs in a little bit of flour first. fry a few at a time in the hot oil until golden brown and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. if your hot dogs are very brown on the outside, and cold on the inside, your oil is too hot. adjust temperature if needed.