Discover delightfully chewy mochi muffins! So simple to make, this recipe effortlessly combines mochiko, sugar, and egg for irresistibly bouncy treats.
Author:Sophia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
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
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it thoroughly.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and alcohol-free vanilla extract until smooth.
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.
Step 5: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
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.