Corn Dogs

While I was still pregnant with our little girl Joelyn, my kids were at my parents eating tv dinners. The "favorite" dinner was corn dogs and french fries. My Kaden asked me why he couldn't have corn dogs - even though he could have the fries. I don't remember my answer, but it generally is, "because it has eggs and wheat in it." However, I've thought about it off and on, but have been too tired to think too hard about it.

This last weekend I was tinkering in the kitchen and made gluten free, egg free & dairy free corn dogs. The best part is that when Kaden ate them he was very pleased with my work. Mind you, it's not going to look ANYTHING like the smooth store ones because they are homemade, but they are tasty!

Here's the recipe:

Corn Dogs

1/4 c. GF flour

just under 1/4 tsp. xanthan gum

1 T. cornmeal

1 tsp. ground mustard

pinch of salt

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. egg replacer

7 T. milk of choice (I used rice milk)

1 popsicle stick

1 turkey hotdog

canola oil for deep fat frying

In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Whisk well. Start heating 2" oil in a pan - oil will need to reach 375* before frying. Mix in your choice of milk, don't stir too much. Let sit for 2-3 minutes and stir again. Dry the hotdog off with a paper towel so there is no moisture on it. Spoon (or finger paint) batter onto hotdog. Drop into hot oil. Fry corn dog for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown (I did mine a smidge too long). Place on plate with a paper towel to absorb grease.

Serve hot with ketchup.

Note: If you have corn allergies but this looks good, try it without the cornmeal. I do think it adds a crunchy texture, but I don't think it has to be in there. (Personal opinion only... :0)...)