ORLANDO ORANGE FRITTERS

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In later years, when Mother at long last retired her faithful old country stove, she moved to Florida. When grandchildren came to visit, she made them this Southern version of her Heartland fried cakes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 20 fritters.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk the eggs, orange juice, butter and orange zest; 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 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust warm fritters with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.