• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 package (16 oz.) miniature smoked sausages
• dash onion powder
• oil for deep-fat frying
• spicy ketchup

In a small bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and onion powder; cut in shortening until crumbly.  Whisk milk and egg; stir into flour mixture just until moistened.  Dip sausages into batter.

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil to 375 degrees.  Fry sausages, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes.  Drain on paper towels.  Serve with ketchup.