Pluto Pups

The best way to describe this deep-fried hot dog snack, which I call Pluto pups, is to say they are the Aussie version of corn dogs.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C). Soak the wooden sticks in water so they will not burn easily.

Step 2

Stir together flour, self-rising flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add buttermilk, beaten egg, and lard; stir until batter is smooth. Set aside to rest briefly.

Step 3

Meanwhile, insert a wooden stick into the center of each hot dog to use as a handle. Pat hot dogs dry with a paper towel to help batter stick.

Step 4

Dip each hot dog into batter and allow excess to drip off. If batter is not sticking, roll hot dogs in a little bit of flour first.

Step 5

Fry hot dogs, a few at a time, in hot oil until golden brown and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. If hot dogs are very brown on the outside and cold on the inside, oil is too hot. Adjust temperature as needed.