Ingredients

  • vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
  • 1 cup cooked medium grain rice
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • raspberry preserves or strawberry preserves

Method

  • In a heavy skillet or saucepan, pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches and heat until hot.
  • In a medium bowl, combine baking mix, rice, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tsps orange zest, nutmeg and cinnamon.
  • In a cup whisk the water, egg and vanilla together and add to the baking mix mixture.
  • Using a fork, stir until the batter is moist and thick.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil and fry for 2-2 1/2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Combine the remaining sugar and orange zest in a shallow bowl and stir to mix.
  • While the fritters are still very warm, roll them in the sugar mixture to coat.
  • Serve immediately with the preserves on the side.