Earl Grey Mochi Donuts (Printable)
Chewy mochi donuts infused with fragrant Earl Grey tea and topped 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 milk in a small saucepan until just steaming. Remove from heat, add Earl Grey tea bags, and steep for 10 minutes. Squeeze out tea bags or strain loose leaf. Let cool to room temperature.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together mochiko, granulated sugar, baking powder, and fine sea salt until well blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, infused milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined and smooth, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Spoon or pipe batter into prepared donut pan, filling each cavity approximately 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 cool in pan for 5 minutes, then 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 consistency is too thick.
10 - Dip tops of cooled donuts into glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Return to wire rack and let glaze set for 15 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is absolutely chewy and light, nothing like a traditional donut
- Earl Greys floral citrus notes shine through without being overpowering
02 -
- Overfilling the donut pan causes them to lose their shape while baking
- The batter looks thick and this is exactly what creates that signature chewy texture
03 -
- Use a piping bag for the neatest donut shape and easier pan filling
- Grind a small amount of extra Earl Grey and sprinkle over the wet glaze for visual appeal