Earl Grey Mochi Donuts (Printable Version)

Chewy donuts infused with fragrant Earl Grey tea, finished with a sweet glaze — a unique fusion of classic mochi texture and elegant tea flavor.

# 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. Remove tea bags or strain loose leaf, then cool to room temperature.
03 - Whisk together mochiko, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined.
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 about 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 the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully 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 glaze is too thick.
10 - Dip the top of each cooled donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Return to wire rack and let glaze set for 15 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chewy mochi texture creates this incredible satisfaction that regular donuts just cannot match
  • Earl Greys fragrant citrus notes transform a simple treat into something that feels fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a Tuesday afternoon
02 -
  • Overbaking by even 2 minutes will make these lose their signature chew, so set that timer and trust it
  • The glaze needs to be cool and the donuts completely cool before dipping or everything will slide right off
03 -
  • Grind a small amount of extra Earl Grey tea leaves and sprinkle over the wet glaze for an Instagram worthy finish that doubles the tea flavor
  • A piping bag with a large round tip makes filling the donut pan so much easier and neater than trying to spoon the thick batter

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