Pronto Puppies

1 egg ½ cup milk 1 cup Bisquick 2 tbsp. yellow corn meal ¼ tsp. paprika ½ tsp. dry mustard ⅛ tsp. cayenne 1 lb. miniature or large frankfurters

Heat deep fat to 375°. Blend egg, milk. Stir in dry ingredients. Dip frankfurters in batter. Fry until brown, 2 to 3 min. on each side. Serve miniature franks on cocktail picks. Slice large franks. To reheat: Place in 400° oven about 5 min.

Doughnuts or Fried Balls

2 cups Bisquick ¼ cup sugar ⅓ cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg ¼ tsp. each cinnamon and nutmeg, if desired

Heat fat to 375°. Mix ingredients until well blended. Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead about 10 times. Roll out ⅜″ thick. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Fry in hot fat until golden brown, about 1 min. to a side. Take from fat and drain on absorbent paper. Makes about 12 doughnuts.

Fritters