[Kitchen Witch]

HOT DOG SALAD

6 frankfurters
6 medium size potatoes
6 slices bacon
1½ tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1¾ teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
1 cup water
½ cup vinegar
2 stalks celery, sliced
½ head lettuce or romaine
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 small onions, thinly sliced

Heat franks and water until hot. Cook potatoes in skins until tender. Peel and cut into ¼ inch slices. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and leave in ¼ cup drippings. Stir in flour, sugar, salt and pepper. Add water and vinegar. Cook until thick. Cut franks at angle about ¾ inch wide. Add layer of potatoes, frankfurter slices, celery, lettuce or romaine, cucumbers and onion. Toss lightly, crumble bacon over top and serve right from skillet.