Mochi Donuts

Name: Mochi Donuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 2 cups (200 grams) glutinous rice flour (such as mochiko); 2 tablespoons (20 grams) tapioca starch; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying; 1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons whole milk1/4 of a vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1/4 of a vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Glutinous rice flour gives these donuts their signature chewy texture. Use one of our glaze recipes or create your own to make a rainbow of mochi donuts.

Updated at: Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:10:27 GMT