Ingredients

• 1 cup RiceSelect™ Jasmati® Rice
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup half and half
• 1/4 cup sugar (divided)
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)
• 2 cups baking mix
• vegetable oil for frying
• strawberry preserves (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool.
2. In a medium bowl beat eggs, half and half, 2 tablespoons sugar, orange zest and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in baking mix and cooked rice. In an electric deep fryer or deep pan heat oil to 350°F. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoons into hot oil. Cook 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to a platter lined with paper towels.
3. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon and dust fritters with mixture. Serve warm with strawberry preserves, if desired.