Mochi Donuts. . Delicious donuts with a chewy texture that are unlike your traditional donuts. This mochi donut recipe is easy to make at home with simple ingredients. These can be made dairy-free.
In a small bowl, whisk together Starter Dough ingredients as listed above. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave for 2 minutes. Remove plastic wrap carefully as the bowl is hot. Allow this to cool down.
In a separate large bowl, combine Batter ingredients together as listed above.
Add Starter dough to Batter with your hands. Try your best to incorporate it through the dough.
Dust your working surface area with cornstarch and knead for at least 5 minutes until it's less sticky and easier to work with.
Roll your dough into a ball. Cut the ball into two equal half portions. Then roll your two balls into two equal logs. Cut the logs into equal smaller pieces about 1.5 x 1.5 inches wide or until you have 25 equal pieces. Roll the squares into little balls. Stick 5 dough balls together to form a donut and place on a square parchment paper.
In a pan or pot, add enough oil (about 2 inches of oil). Bring to medium heat, checking the temperature of the oil. It should be 330 F on your thermometer.
Once oil is hot, place donut on a square piece of parchment paper and slide the donut with the paper into the oil. The paper helps the donut maintain it's shape. (Note: It's fine to do this to parchment paper as long as your oil maintains a temperature of 330 F. Parchment paper can withstand heat up to 420 - 450 F depending on the brand)
Fry on each side for 1.5 minutes until golden brown. Remove the parchment paper before you flip. Once cooked, remove donuts from hot oil and place on paper towel or a cooling rack to drain excess oil. Let them cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, mix your glaze ingredients as listed above depending on which color you like. I also share a plain glaze option as well. Dip your donut in halfway. Add as many sprinkles as your desire. Enjoy!
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