Earl Grey Mochi Donuts (Printable)
Chewy tea-infused donuts with delicate Earl Grey flavor and sweet vanilla glaze.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a donut pan.
02 - Heat milk in a small saucepan until steaming. Remove from heat, add Earl Grey tea bags, and steep for 10 minutes. Squeeze out and discard tea bags or strain if using loose leaf. Allow to cool to room temperature.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together mochiko, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, infused milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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 about 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until donuts are puffed and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
08 - Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, brewed Earl Grey tea, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
10 - Dip cooled donuts into glaze. Return to wire rack and let glaze set for 15 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture is outrageously chewy and light, unlike any cake donut youve ever had
- Earl Grey transforms a simple treat into something that feels fancy and intentional
02 -
- Letting the infused milk cool completely is crucial, otherwise youll end up with scrambled bits of egg in your batter
- Overmixing the batter makes the donuts tough instead of tender, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
03 -
- Grind a little extra Earl Grey tea into a fine powder and sprinkle it over the wet glaze for extra flavor and a beautiful speckled look
- If you dont have a donut pan, use a muffin tin and bake them a few minutes longer