Orlando Orange Fritters

By trf0ster

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• Confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk the eggs, orange juice, butter and orange peel; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-½ minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust warm fritters with confectioners’ sugar. Yield: 20 fritters.