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7-Step Recipe for Butter Mochi – The Best Hawaiian Treat


  • Author: Eliana
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

Description

Learn how to make the perfect butter mochi with this easy, gluten-free recipe. Made with mochiko flour, coconut milk, and butter, it’s a chewy, flavorful Hawaiian treat topped with shredded coconut and flaky salt


Ingredients

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  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
  • 1 pound mochiko flour (sweet or glutinous rice flour)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups milk (any fat percentage)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Flaky salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
  • Mix mochiko flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in melted butter and coconut milk.
  • Pour batter into the pan and tap to remove air bubbles.
  • Sprinkle shredded coconut and flaky salt on top.
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes until golden.
  • Cool for 1 hour, slice, and serve!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian