Gluten free mochi donuts - soft homemade Pon De Ring donuts! (2023)

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sweetMochi krafne bez glutenaare fluffy Japanese donuts that you can make in 30 minutes or less! Serve these simple homemade donuts as a dessert or enjoy them with coffee or tea.

Easy gluten-free mochi ring donuts

Since I made my first batchGluten-free ice cream with apple cider, I did not look at the store-bought ones. Whether I doairfryer donutsor fry them, it's surprisingly easy to make your own donuts at home, and I always know they're 100% gluten free!

Because we are big fans tooRecipes inspired by Asiathis is where i started making homemade gluten free mochi donuts. These soft and sweet Japanese donuts are crispy on the outside and vibrant on the inside, with the signature stretchiness of mochi dough.

I dipped my fried donuts in a sweet vanilla frosting, but there are so many ways you can make this recipe your own with flavors, crushed freeze-dried fruit, and more. I've included some of my favorite variations below, but now let's get into the details of these mochi mochi donuts.

What is a Mochi Donut?

Mochi donuts are a cross between a classic American donut and a Japanese mochi. Mochi donuts, also called pon de ring donuts, are made from rice flour, which gives them a soft, stretchy, almost fluffy texture (described as "mochi-mochi"). It's very different from the texture of brownie donuts, but it's still so good!

This mochi recipe uses both rice flour and gluten-free flour. They may look intricate and fancy, but I promise you'll love how easy these mochi donuts are to make!

What is a Mochi donut made of?

Gluten-free mochi donuts may seem exotic, but don't be intimidated. The ingredients you need are actually very simple. Below is a quick overview, with full details available in the recipe tab:

• Rice Flour:This donut recipe uses a combinationMochiko sweet rice flourand a gluten-free flour blend, such as King Arthur Flour's. Sweet rice flour is also called glutinous rice flour or glutinous rice flour and you can find it in the bakery section of most big box stores (or try Asian/International stores if you have them).
• Baking powder and salt:You'll need baking powder to help the dough rise, along with a pinch of salt to balance the flavor.
• Sugar, eggs and milk:Your basic baking ingredients needed to make the dough. Gently heat the milk in the microwave before you start, this will make the dough easier to handle.
• Butter:Also heat the butter in the microwave until it melts.
• Vegetable oil:For frying your donuts.
• Icing for donuts:I make a simple vanilla frosting by combiningPowdered sugar, milk,iVanilla bean paste. You can also use vanilla extract if you have it.
• Freeze-dried fruit:Ground freeze-dried fruit is an easy garnish for mochi donuts. You can use any fruit you like, be it strawberries, blueberries, etc. Optional, but highly recommended!

Which oil is best for frying?

Vegetable oil is the best universal oil for frying.Vegetable oil has a neutral flavor and a high smoke point (400ºF), so it can be heated to high temperatures before burning. Other good alternatives are canola oil or corn oil.

Let's make mochi krafne bez glutena!

Getting the oil to the right temperature is key to perfectly fried donuts. Start by heating about two inches of vegetable oil to 350ºF while you prepare the donut batter:

• Make the dough:Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Beat the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and mix to a soft dough. After that, transfer the dough into a bag.
• Make a guide:I find making a template or guide is very helpful when cutting these mochi donuts (see picture). Draw a 2 inch circle on a piece of paper, then mark 8 evenly spaced dots around the circle. Each of these dots will be a "ball" drawn on your mochi ring donut. Next, cut out 14 small squares from parchment paper, one for each donut.

• Placing Donut Rings:Place the first parchment square over your guide. Place a piece of donut dough on each point of the circle to make a ring of 8 balls. Repeat with remaining dough until all donuts are ready to bake.

• Bak:Working in small batches, gently drop the mochi donuts into the oil (you don't need to remove the parchment paper, as you can remove it with tongs after a minute or two). Fry the donuts until crispy and golden brown on the outside, then place the finished fried donuts on a wire rack to drain and cool.
• donut frosting:While the donuts are cooling, beat the ingredients for the frosting. When the donuts are done, dip the tops in the vanilla glaze and place them back on the wire rack to harden. If you add crushed freeze-dried fruit, make sure to sprinkle it on top before the icing sets completely!

Tips for success

Here are some additional tips to make your homemade mochi donuts delicious:

• Make sure you use the right flour.The flour used to make mochi donuts is gluten-freesweetrice flour. Plain rice flour is not the same.
• Make sure your oil is at the right temperature.The easiest way to do this is with a kitchen or candy thermometer. The oil you use for frying should be 350ºF, so your donuts will be nice and crispy, not greasy or oily. If you don't have a thermometer, you can also test the oil by sprinkling some gluten-free flour (it iswater). If it sizzles, the oil is ready!
• Do not over bake the donuts.Overcooking these mochi donuts can make them too brown and hard.
• Eat them right away.As with almost all fried donut recipes, these gluten-free mochi donuts are best the day they are made. Serve them right away. You can reduce the recipe if you're worried about having too many leftovers.

Ideas for mochi variations

Customize your mochi donuts however you like. Use chocolate icing instead of vanilla icing, top with fun colored icing or sprinkle with sprinkles. There's no wrong way to dress up a donut! Here are some simple ideas to change the taste:

• Green tea:Add a spoonful of matcha green tea powder to the glaze for a subtle flavour.
• cinnamon sugar:Instead of icing, dip the tops of the donuts in butter and cinnamon sugar.
• Chocolate:Borrow the frosting from mineGluten-free chocolate donuts, or dip the tips in hereHomemade fudge sauce.
• Flavor extracts:Instead of vanilla, flavor the frosting with peppermint, lemon, or almond extract.
• Making ice cream with Krafnama:Spoon onto donut ringsReese's ice creamofNutella browniesladolid, along with whipped cream and cherry.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between mochi and regular donuts?

Mochi donuts differ from regular donuts in taste and texture. Regular donuts are more bready and denser, while mochi donuts are softer, lighter, and chewier.

Are mochi donuts gluten free?

Not always. However, I make this recipe with gluten-free flour and therefore it is 100% safe for gluten intolerances.

How to Store Mochi Donuts

These homemade donuts are best the day they are made. They lose their soft, chewy texture very quickly! If you must store them, make sure they are hermetically sealed and at room temperature. Mochi donuts do not keep well in the refrigerator.

I wouldn't recommend keeping your mochi donuts for a day or two at most. The next best way to keep them fresh is to freeze them, see below.

Do Mochi Donuts Freeze Well?

Once the mochi donuts are cooked, they can be stored frozen for up to 1-2 months. I recommend to glaze them only after they have thawed again. Make sure the donuts are completely cooled first and store them airtight in a resealable freezer bag or container.

Thaw the donuts in the microwave or at room temperature and glaze before serving.

More gluten-free donut recipes

• Gluten-free ice cream with apple cider
• Glazed donuts in the deep fryer
• Gluten-free donuts with peppermint chocolate
• Gluten-free chocolate donuts