Description
Delicious homemade Mochiko donuts coated in a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet rice flour (Mochiko)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- 1 drop food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Add 1/4 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of milk into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it for 30-40 seconds, until a sticky dough remains. Let it cool to room temperature.
- In one mixing bowl, add the remaining flour, sugar, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and butter. Combine these two with the sticky dough mix. Knead together until smooth.
- Lightly flour your hands, then divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Divide each piece of dough into 8 portions, then roll them into balls. Stick the balls together into a donut shape.
- Add two inches of oil to a large pot or skillet. Once hot (aim for 320-350°F), drop the donuts in and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden on both sides. Repeat the process until all the donuts are cooked. Place the fried donuts on a wire rack.
- Once the donuts have cooled, make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar with vanilla extract and milk. If adding color, add a few drops of food coloring.
- Dip both sides of the donuts into the glaze and let it set.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve the perfect crisp.
- Feel free to customize the glaze with your favorite flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg