Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket on a Stick

Directions

1. In large bowl, whisk together 1 ​1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. In smaller bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg and vegetable oil; pour into dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Set bowl aside and let rest for 10 minutes while sausages are cooking.

2. Cook sausage links according to package directions, turning often, until browned. Transfer to plate lined with paper towel to remove excess fat.

3. Put remaining 2 tablespoons of flour on small plate. Skewer sausages, roll in flour and tap off excess. Sausages do not need to be rolled in flour.

4. Heat oil to 375°F in cast iron skillet or other heavy bottomed skillet. Use a candy thermometer to monitor temperature.

5. Pour the pancake batter into tall drinking glass. Dip the skewered sausages in the batter, coating the entire sausage. Carefully lower into the hot oil and fry 3-4 at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. If batter is browning too fast, turn down heat. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel.

6. Serve hot with warm maple syrup or dipping sauce of choice.