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Root Beer Dogs

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- 6
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
The original corn dogs, known as "Corny Dogs," debuted in 1942 at the Texas State Fair. Tasty Root Beer Dogs are an update of a classic recipe: They get their tasty twist from root beer soda, which makes the batter lighter and more flavorful.
What You'll Need
- 2 cups pancake and baking mix
- 1 cup root beer soda
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 8 hot dogs, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
What to Do
- In a large bowl, combine pancake and baking mix and soda; mix well.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.
- Dip hot dog chunks into batter, coating evenly, then place in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden on all sides. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining hot dog chunks. Serve immediately.
Note
- Serve these with your favorite mustard or mustard sauce.
Cuppyf 2407611
Aug 17, 2015
Wow these rootbeer dogs are really good! Thanks Mr. Food. Mary
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cncschell2000 0212593
Aug 10, 2015
Need more information regarding pancake mix and biscuit, it that 2 cup of each or just one???
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douglasdherbert
Aug 10, 2015
I used 2 cups of Bisquick, which I think they mean for you to use. It is a combination pancake/baking mix.
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polishprincess99 6558011
Jun 29, 2015
This recipe was good, not great. I was wondering if you have to cook the hot dogs first or if you just batter them and then fry them.
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Test Kitchen Team
Jun 30, 2015
No, you do not have to cook the hot dogs first. These are extra delicious when dipped into your favorite mustard sauce!
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yecats883
Aug 10, 2013
These are so good and super easy so make! I stick a toothpick in mine so that they are like a mini corn-dog. :)
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sukidogs 6902019
Jul 04, 2013
this will be a great, not expensive, finger food to take to a church social.
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strachotathomas 4565121
Jan 21, 2013
do you have to wait till root beer is flat?
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bthechng 1214351
Oct 30, 2012
There is a difference between complete pancake mix and bisquick. Complete mix usually requires just water.
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cameranut
Jun 30, 2011
My wife made these but when she put them in the hot oil the batter flattened out, tastes good but looks like a little hot dog with wings:>) She used Bisquick, do you make up the batter and then add the Root Beer or use the Bisquick powder and just add the root beer?
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dianabrannan2 3827085
Sep 11, 2012
I am thinking from the ingredient list and the video that you simply use the root beer as the liquid in the dry mix. These sound pretty yummy and could not be much easier.
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bicycleben56 6783495
Jan 18, 2013
Got this from the rcipe above:What To Do: 1.In a large bowl, combine pancake and waffle mix and root beer soda; mix well.
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SES
May 25, 2011
Blytheville Guy, great tip on the batter dipping...it can sometimes be hard to work with, and a fork or chopstick is really helpful. Since these are corn dogs with a "twist," I'm glad to hear they tasted like corn dogs :)
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Blytheville Guy
May 21, 2011
I used Bisquick Pancake mix & a cup of A & W Roothbeer and followed the receipe according to the rest, In the end mine did not look as it is pictured, probably cause I cooked it a min. longer then stated in receipe. It tasted to me just like a corn dog:) I do reccommend that when you dip it in your batter that you use either a fork or a chop stick then twirl it around in the batter then drop it in the hot oil.
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Member 8972973
May 20, 2011
I fixed these root beer dogs lastnight and I thought they were wonderful. What a new way to have a tasty dog. Would be great little party treats too.
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SES
May 17, 2011
Carrottopsmomma, sounds like Jiffy makes a great alternative! I will have to try Root Beer Dogs that way.
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Carrottopsmomma
May 16, 2011
I made this with the Jiffy baking mix and it worked just fine!
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Carrottopsmomma
May 12, 2011
You should be able to use it. I am going to try this with Jiffy. I will let you know how it works out.
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grammaking
May 12, 2011
Can you use Bisquick or Jiffy Baking Mix instead of pancake mix?
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dianabrannan2 3827085
Sep 11, 2012
They are basically the same except pancake mix is not quite as versatile I don't think. I use Jiffy all the time, cheaper than Bisquick, and makes all sorts of different things right off the shelf out of the box.
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