#MOCHI DONUTS RECIPE FULL#

***add one of these options to every 1/4 cup of batter or 1/4 of full recipe***įor chocolate donuts: 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder, siftedįor green tea donuts: 1 tsp matcha powder, siftedįor strawberry donuts: 1 1/2 tsp freeze-dried strawberry powder (pulverize the strawberries in a spice grinder)įor vanilla bean donuts: 1 tsp vanilla bean pasteġ.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. I like to think of these adorable Mini Mochi Donuts as wagashi turned rouge–a traditional treat that’s taken on Western-style individuality and charm. The plain donuts make a less sweet snacking cake that’s perfect with a cup of unsweetened Asian tea. Even if you decide to pass up on the chocolate glaze, the naturally colored plain mochi donuts are just as enticing as the decorated ones are. I love that I didn’t have to resort to deep fat frying to make these cuties. When they have cooled completely, run a toothpick around the inner and outer edges of the molds, then use your fingers to gently tug the doughnuts as they release them from the pan. You can speed up the cooling process by placing them in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes after they have already cooled for 15 minutes at room temperature. And if you don’t have spray, use some vegetable oil and a pastry brush to create an evenly greased layer on your pans.Ĭool the mochi doughnuts completely before removing them from the pans, otherwise they will warp under the pressure from your fingers.

Mochi batter likes to stick to the pan even after having been baked off, so please don’t skimp on the spray. If you let the batter sit around too long before baking, the doughnuts won’t rise in the oven as they ideally should.Īnother thing to pay careful attention to is to make sure the mini doughnut baking pans are thoroughly sprayed with non-stick spray before using them. It’s important to remember that there is some baking powder in these Mini Mochi Doughnuts, so it’s best to work with at least two mini doughnut baking pans when making these. I like to flavor each of the 1/4 portions of liquid batter with different flavorings like cocoa powder, freeze-dried strawberry powder, vanilla bean, and of course my favorite…green tea matcha powder! These flavorings give a vibrant, natural boost of color, which is always nice when you are making a food item as fun as doughnuts are. Lightening up the texture of the mochi batter itself sets the stage for highlighting the shiny chocolate ganache glaze, which can be scattered with all kinds of yummy sprinkles and toppings.Īs I like variety in color and flavor, I typically divide the prepared batter into 4 portions when I make these doughnuts. Mini Mochi Doughnuts start with a gluten-free rice flour batter that’s made with rice milk, and is later baked off in the oven.

On none other than National Doughnut Day today, I’d like to share with you a simple recipe for Mini Mochi Doughnuts, a specialty that’s perfect for the mochi lover who wants to celebrate this unique day on a smaller, healthier scale. Other than telling you that you must order the unassuming yet incredibly delicious plain cake doughnut when you get there (they spice them with mace!), I will say that Top Pot is a place that shouldn’t be missed if you are a doughnut lover and can remind yourself to have self-control before stepping through the doors. I was attending my very first food photography workshop with Helene Dujardin and two days into my trip I realized that Top Pot Doughnutswas a few doors down from my hotel. The last time I had a doughnut was when I visited Top Pot Doughnutsin Seattle a few years ago. The ironic (and wise) thing is, I almost never eat them. I have a serious weakness when it comes to doughnuts. In the re-run, the late Huell Howser was driving around LA looking for unusual and historical places to have doughnuts–like a much less edgy version of something Anthony Bourdain might cover. I’m a total enthusiast for public television and the lack of commercials that go with it, so when I came across a PBS special covering National Doughnut Day this past Tuesday, I placed the remote down at the very mention of Fresh Strawberry Donuts.

#MOCHI DONUTS RECIPE TV#

I’ll admit it–when it comes to what I like to watch on TV I don’t always like what’s mainstream.

Mochi donuts recipe