Mochi Donuts

Step 1

Whisk mochiko, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt together until combined. Set aside.

Step 2

Add milk, sugar, egg, and vegetable shortening In another bowl, and whisk together until slightly frothy.

Step 3

Sift your flour mixture directly into the bowl with your wet ingredients.

Step 4

Mix flour into wet ingredients until the ingredients are incorporated, and the batter is smooth with no lumps. Set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 1 drop of any food coloring of your choice to create the frosting. Duplicate this process for as many colors of frosting as you want!

Step 6

Fill a piping bag with some of your batter and pipe quarter-sized dollops in a circle onto a small piece of parchment paper to create your donut. You can trace a circle on a separate sheet of paper to place underneath the parchment as a stencil on which to base your donut.

Step 7

Carefully lift the parchment paper with the donut and place it into 3 or 4 inches of boiling vegetable oil to deep fry the donut.

Step 8

Remove the parchment and the donut once it looks golden brown and has a crispy texture - approximately 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool and repeat steps 6-8 for as many donuts as possible.

Step 9

Once your donuts have cooled, dip them face down in the icing and then place them right side up on a rack to dry. As the icing cools, it will turn into more of a glaze.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy!