Mochi Donuts
Mochi donuts combine the chewy texture of Japanese mochi with the classic donut shape, made from tapioca starch for a unique bounce. Fried to golden perfection and glazed with strawberry, matcha, or chocolate, these donuts offer a deliciously modern twist with elegant decorations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour
- Yield: 8-10 donuts
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Frying, Piping, Glazing
- Cuisine: Japanese fusion, Asian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Mochi donuts:
60 g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
1 egg, room temperature
120 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
220 g (1¾ cups) tapioca starch
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
140 g (½ cup) water (adjust as needed)
Strawberry glaze:
150 g (1 cup) white chocolate callets
25 g (2 tbsp) strawberry puree
40 g (3 tbsp) heavy cream
15 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter
Red food coloring (optional)
Matcha glaze:
150 g (1 cup) white chocolate callets
65 g (¼ cup) heavy cream
1 teaspoon matcha powder
15 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter
Green food coloring (optional)
Chocolate glaze:
150 g (1 cup) dark chocolate callets
65 g (¼ cup) heavy cream
15 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter
Decoration:
Melted white chocolate
Gold dust
Freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
Mochi donuts:
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Whisk sugar and egg until light.
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Sift flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, salt.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and water to egg mixture; mix to a slightly sticky dough.
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Pipe eight connected balls into donut shapes on parchment or silicone mat.
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C); fry donuts 2-3 mins until golden. Drain and cool.
Glazes:
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Melt chocolate callets with cream and butter; add puree or matcha powder and food coloring as desired.
Glazing & Decoration:
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Dip cooled donuts in glaze; let excess drip.
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Set on wire rack.
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Decorate with white chocolate drizzles, gold dust, and freeze-dried strawberries.
Notes
Try black sesame, caramel, or fruit powder glazes.
Add nuts or coconut flakes for texture.
Bake instead of fry (texture differs).
Create multi-colored or marbled glazes.
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