Earl Grey Mochi Donuts (Printable)
Delicate, chewy donuts infused with fragrant Earl Grey tea and finished with a sweet glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ Mochi Donut Batter
01 - 2 cups mochiko (sweet rice flour)
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3/4 cup whole milk
08 - 4 bags Earl Grey tea (or 2 tablespoons loose leaf)
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Earl Grey Glaze
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons brewed strong Earl Grey tea, cooled
12 - 1 tablespoon milk, plus more as needed
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Heat the milk in a small saucepan until just steaming. Remove from heat, add Earl Grey tea bags, and steep for 10 minutes. Squeeze out and discard tea bags or strain loose leaf. Let infused milk cool to room temperature.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mochiko, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, cooled infused milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined and smooth, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Spoon or pipe batter into prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until donuts are puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let donuts rest in pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar, brewed Earl Grey tea, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time if glaze is too thick.
10 - Dip tops of cooled donuts into glaze, letting excess drip off. Return to wire rack and let glaze set for 15 minutes before serving.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The texture is somewhere between a French choux pastry and Japanese mochi, utterly unique and addictive
- Earl Greys floral citrus notes transform a simple treat into something that feels fancy and comforting at once
02 -
- Overbaking by even a few minutes will make these lose their signature chew so set your timer and trust it
- The milk must be completely cooled before adding it to the eggs or you will end up with scrambled egg bits in your batter
03 -
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure they incorporate smoothly with the warm milk and melted butter
- Sift your powdered sugar before making the glaze to avoid any lumps that would ruin that silky finish