Perros de maíz

Ingredientes

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg (, beaten)
• 1 cup milk ((or buttermilk))
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 16 sausages
• Vegetable oil ((for deep frying))
• Wooden skewers ((about 5 to 6 inches/15cm long))

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or wide frying pan to 350F/180C.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   Make a well in the center and pour the beaten egg, buttermilk (or milk) and baking soda. Mix well until the batter is smooth.

4. 4

   Dry sausages with paper towels so that the batter sticks.

5. 5

   Insert a wooden stick into the end of each sausage.

6. 6

   Dip the sausage in the batter one at a time, shaking off excess.

7. 7

   Fry 2 to 3 sausages at a time in hot oil until golden brown.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels and serve hot.