Orange Fritters

Put the butter, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan, along with 1/2 cup/125 ml water.

Bring to a boil.

Add the zests and orange flavouring.

Take the pan from the heat and add the flour all at once, beating with a wooden spoon until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.

Put the pan back on the heat for half a minute, stirring to dry the paste somewhat.

Remove again and let cool, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the eggs, the equivalent of one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition to make a smooth paste that falls easily from a spoon, but is not runny.

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer until sizzling, but not smoking – about 350ºF/175ºC.

Roll the balls of dough in the palm of your hand (or simply shape with spoons), no bigger than 3/4 inch/2 cm, and fry, turning once or twice, until they have puffed up to double their size, cooked through completely, and coloured evenly to a nice golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

Sprinkle very generously with icing sugar.

Serve warm, or store in an airtight container to eat later.