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Chewy mochi muffins are so easy to make and even easier

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Discover delightfully chewy mochi muffins! So simple to make, this recipe effortlessly combines mochiko, sugar, and egg for irresistibly bouncy treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla powder

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it thoroughly.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and alcohol-free vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
  5. Step 5: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Keep these delightful muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain their tender chewiness; refrigeration can make them a bit firm.
  • For that fresh-baked, wonderfully chewy texture, a quick 15-20 second zap in the microwave is all it takes to bring these muffins back to life.
  • Enjoy these unique chewy muffins as a delightful breakfast treat, a satisfying afternoon snack, or even warmed slightly with a dollop of your favorite fruit jam.
  • The secret to their signature chewy texture lies in not overmixing the batter after combining wet and dry ingredients; a few lumps are perfectly fine and even encouraged to keep them tender.

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