Fritters, Squash, Venetian

Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash or pumpkin (20-ounce)
• 2 cups milk or as needed
• 1-1/2 cups flour or as needed
• 2 teaspoons baking soda DISSOLVED IN 2 teaspoons water
• 2 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 2/3 cup sugar or to taste
• Grated zest of 1-2 oranges
• 1/2 cup candied citron, cut into small dice
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted