Karen’s Mochi Donut Recipe

If you ever feel like eating mochi and a donut at the same time, this delicious recipe will fulfill both cravings! It’s a recipe for a Mochi Donut. Crispy on the outside and chewy and so good on the inside covered with a layer of granulated cane sugar. This will hit the spot for a great afternoon snack. You will wish you made more! This recipe makes 30 one-inch sized donuts.

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Mochiko Flour

• 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar (1/2 Cup for Rolling)

• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder

• 1/4 Teaspooon Salt

• 1/2 Cup Milk

• 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)

• 1.5 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

• 1 Large Egg

• Vegetable Oil (or prefered oil) for frying

Directions:

• Mix the dry ingredients together. Sift the Baking Powder.

• Add the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg.

• Blend together by hand or with a mixer.

• Heat a wok or electric deep fryer to 350 degrees F.

• Form 1 inch balls by hand with the dough. Be sure to smooth out rough edges otherwise, the shape that you put into the oil will remain.

• Deep fry until all sides are golden brown.

• Put into a pan or bowl lined with paper towels to absorb the oil.

• Let cool.

• Cover with 1/2 granulated sugar.

• Eat. Enjoy!