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DOUGH:.
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To make ring dough, beat eggs, oil, orange juice, 1 teaspoon orange peel and sugar in a medium bowl until frothy.
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Sift flour with baking powder; add a spoonful at a time to egg mixture, beating well.
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Cover and let stand 45 minutes.
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SYRUP:.
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To make syrup, heat water, lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan,.
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stiring constantly until sugar has dissolved.
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Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
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Add creamed honey or honey spread and remaining orange peel; simmer syrup gently another 5 minutes.
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Keep warm while cooking rings.
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COOKING:.
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Heat oil in a deep-frying pan to 360F (180C).
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Divide dough into 12 pieces.
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Using floured hands, make each piece into a circle 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter.
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Make a hole in the center of each circle.
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Enlarge holes using a wooden spoon until they are about 1-1/2 inches (3.5 cm) across.
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Add 4 rings at a time to hot oil.
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Fry 5 minutes or until golden, turning once during cooking with a slotted spoon.
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Lift out cooked rings with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
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Using a fork, pick up warm rings and hold in syrup a few minutes to let syrup soak inches.