Today on DelmarvaLife –
Call it a baby formula fiasco, one that has parents frustrated. We check in with Dr. Heather Metcalf, Chief of Pediatrics at TidalHealth, for some insight on the problem and what parents should do.
What we do throughout the day has an overall effect on our health. Creating healthy habits is important to keep our bodies going. We talk with Dr. Leigh Auchey of Delmarva Dental Services about bad habits that affect our mouths.
We’re shining the spotlight on two of our buddies and their buddies today, Mac and Tuck at the Delmarva Discovery Museum. We learn about Luaua Under the Stars Gala to benefit the museum.
The Eastman String Band headlines the Crisfield Bluegrass and Sunset Festival on June 18th. We get a preview performance from the band and learn more about this brand new event.
Ryan Nellans with the Berlin Chamber of Commerce is in the DelmarvaLife Kitchen showing us how to make scones he sells at the Berlin Farmers Market. He also fills us in on the upcoming Bathrub Races in Berlin.
These aren’t just your run-of-the-mill doughnuts. Our Old-Fashioned Potato Donuts are unexpectedly addictive! They’re made with a delicious combo of mashed potatoes, buttermilk, and other tasty ingredients. They have a dense, cake-like texture to them that makes them extra-yummy. Once you try these easy potato donuts, there’s no looking back!
What You’ll Need
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup lightly packed mashed potatoes (see Notes)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups vegetable shortening or oil
What to Do
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat until well combined. Add potatoes and buttermilk and beat until smooth. Add 2 cups flour, the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and beat just until evenly mixed. Do not over mix.
- Generously dust your countertop with flour. Place dough on countertop and turn to coat with flour.
- Gently press dough out with your hands to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into rounds using a 3-inch donut cutter or biscuit cutter and 1-inch bottle cap for center hole. Gather scraps of dough and gently press out again as needed until all dough is used.
- In a soup pot, heat shortening over medium heat to 375 degrees, using a thermometer. Working in small batches, cook donuts 2 to 3 minutes per side or until puffed and golden brown on both sides, turning once during cooking. Transfer to a paper towel-lined platter.
Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!
- Just remember, for this recipe, it’s important to use plain mashed potatoes with no added ingredients!
- To make your own glaze, whisk 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 3 tablespoons water, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extact until smooth. Dip donut in glaze, sprinkle with mini chocolate chips or sprinkles, and let sit 10 minutes or until glaze is set.
- We’ve got more easy homemade donut recipes, right here! Make our Homemade Jelly Donut Holes, our Shortcut Chocolate-Glazed Donuts, or our South of the Border Doughnuts.
- Top your homemade donuts with this easy-to-make Chocolate Ganache recipe! Whether you glaze or frost these donuts, they’re gonna be great.