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You will need 3 oranges for the juice and zest required in this recipe.
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Make the orange sugar.
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Pulse sugar and finely grated (microplane works wonders) orange zest in food processor until blended.
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Transfer to medium bowl.
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To make the doughnuts.
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Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in 4-quart saucepan until temperature reaches 350F (180C).
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Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in medium bowl.
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Whisk eggs, sugar, and orange zest in another larger bowl.
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Whisk in orange juice, then butter, until well combined.
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Stir in flour mixture until evenly moistened.
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Using two rounded teaspoons (dinnerware not measuring spoons), carefully drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into hot oil.
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Cook at most, 6 at a time, do not overcrowd!
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Fry, maintaining temperature between 325 and 350 degrees, until doughnuts are crisp and deeply browned on all sides, 3 to 6 minutes.
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Using slotted spoon, transfer doughnuts to plate lined with paper towels.
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Drain for 5 minutes.
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Add doughnuts to bowl with orange sugar and toss until well coated.
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Arrange on a serving plate and repeat with remaining batter, adjusting heat to maintain the as necessary.
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These doughnuts are best served warm.
