Description
Chewy, slightly crispy, and naturally gluten-free mochi donuts made with sweet rice flour—perfect for customizing with colorful glazes and toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- For glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or coconut milk
- 1/4 tsp flavor extract (vanilla, matcha, strawberry, etc.)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, whisk together mochiko, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter or oil, and vanilla.
- 3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- 4. Divide and roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch), then connect 7–8 balls into a ring shape on a parchment square.
- 5. Heat oil in a deep pan to 325°F (165°C).
- 6. Carefully drop each donut into the oil using the parchment, which will release after a few seconds.
- 7. Fry donuts for 2–3 minutes per side, until puffed and golden.
- 8. Drain on paper towels and cool slightly.
- 9. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth, then dip cooled donuts and let set.
- 10. Decorate with sprinkles, sesame seeds, or crushed freeze-dried fruit if desired.
Notes
- Use mochiko for the signature chewy texture—do not substitute with regular flour.
- Keep oil at a steady temperature for even frying.
- Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently.
- For baked mochi donuts, use a donut pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: mochi donuts, gluten-free donut, chewy donut, rice flour dessert