County Fair Corn Dogs

10 beef frankfurters

½ cup all-purpose flour for dusting

⅔ cup cornmeal

⅓ cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons corn flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

1 egg

2 tablespoons corn oil

½ cup water

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Insert skewers into frankfurters and dust with flour; set aside.

To Make Batter: In a large bowl combine the cornmeal, 1/3 cup flour, corn flour, salt, cayenne pepper, egg, 2 tablespoons oil and water. Whisk all together.

Heat 1 quart oil in a large skillet over high heat (to about 375 degrees F, 190 degrees C). Roll or dip franks in batter, then fry until lightly browned. Drain on paper toweling and serve.