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Three pieces of mochi stacked on top of each other.

Hawaiian Butter Mochi Recipe

Sandi Gaertner
You are going to love the subtle sweet flavors of this delicious Hawaiian butter mochi recipe. It is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
4.55 from 37 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Gluten Free Cookies and Bar Recipes, Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 14 pieces
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sweet white rice flour
  • 1 cup coconut milk or regular milk
  • ½ cup organic sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder aluminum free!

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325º F.
  • Mix together rice flour, baking powder, and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to blend it together. You can also use a standing mixer if you prefer.
  • Add egg, coconut milk, and melted butter and mix well.
  • Pour into a greased 8x8 baking dish. You can line the baking pan with parchment paper instead of greasing hte pan.
  • Bake at 325º F for 25 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack.
  • Allow the mochi to completely cool before slicing.

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Notes

1. Sweet rice flour, also called Mochiko, is the main ingredient for this dessert. DO NOT substitute this with regular rice flour or brown rice flour or your mochi will not turn out. Trust me. You can find sweet rice flour at many grocery stores. I prefer the brand by Koda Farms.
2. You can use regular milk, but it will not taste as good. I prefer to use full-fat canned coconut milk for added sweetness. 
3. Feel free to sprinkle the butter mochi with cinnamon.
4. This mochi will keep fresh in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze this Hawaiian mochi in a freezer bag for up to 5 months.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 21mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 67IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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