Not sure if the mochi bread craze has caught on (or fizzed off) but I will always pick up 3 mini chocolate mochi buns whenever I drop by the bakery Yamazaki. It was pretty pricey for 3 bite sized buns, no doubt. But the crispy outer shell with the chewy gooey centre just make me want to scream: JUST TAKE MY MONEY!
So on second thought, I think why not just bake my own mochi buns? So after a while of googling (and found that you can get premix for mochi bread in Korea and Taiwan) and some failed attempts, here is the recipe for some yummy chocolate chip chocolate mochi buns.
You'll need:
180g glutinous rice flour
20g tapioca starch
20g unsweetened cocoa powder
20g castor sugar
125ml milk
60ml vegetable oil
1 large egg
1/2 tsp salt
as much chocolate chips as you like (optional)
First, into a big bowl, add in all the dry ingredients and give it a quick whisk to make sure they're well mixed together.
Then, add in all the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
The end mixture should be a little runny (such that it's extremely hard to shape it with your bare hands) yet not fully liquid like a cake mixture nor dry like a cookie dough.
I'll suggest that you mix in 120ml of milk first and then add in more milk, bit by bit until you get to the almost easily pipe-able consistency.
You might want to keep the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes or so for it to firm up before shaping them into balls (you should get 10 numbers of small buns) and then wet the surface with some water before baking them at 180 degree Celsius for 20 to 30 minutes.
Wetting the surface before baking will help to get a crispier outer shell.
They look cute, don't they?
Although still a far cry from those selling at Yamazaki Bakery (still very dense and not airy/chewy enough on the insides), these small chocolate mochi buns will still be a pretty yummy treat if eaten warm from the oven as the insides will be at its most ooey-gooey state.
I highly advise that you do not keep these overnight at all, as they dry out/toughen up considerably and develop a pretty icky texture despite the taste remaining as chocolatey.
Till then,
Mia Foo
180g glutinous rice flour
20g tapioca starch
20g unsweetened cocoa powder
20g castor sugar
125ml milk
60ml vegetable oil
1 large egg
1/2 tsp salt
as much chocolate chips as you like (optional)
First, into a big bowl, add in all the dry ingredients and give it a quick whisk to make sure they're well mixed together.
Then, add in all the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
The end mixture should be a little runny (such that it's extremely hard to shape it with your bare hands) yet not fully liquid like a cake mixture nor dry like a cookie dough.
I'll suggest that you mix in 120ml of milk first and then add in more milk, bit by bit until you get to the almost easily pipe-able consistency.
Wetting the surface before baking will help to get a crispier outer shell.
They look cute, don't they?
Although still a far cry from those selling at Yamazaki Bakery (still very dense and not airy/chewy enough on the insides), these small chocolate mochi buns will still be a pretty yummy treat if eaten warm from the oven as the insides will be at its most ooey-gooey state.
I highly advise that you do not keep these overnight at all, as they dry out/toughen up considerably and develop a pretty icky texture despite the taste remaining as chocolatey.
Till then,
Mia Foo
Looks scrumptious. I never heard Mochi bread before. But chocolate makes anything taste better :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds yummy! I love both chocolate and mochi so this recipe seems like a winning combination to me.
ReplyDeleteNam!!! These chocolate chip breads look so delicious! And seem quite easy to make :D
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Ileana
Yummy, Love this combination its something I would definitely be trying :-). Thanks for sharing the recipe for it!!
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I've never tried Mochi Bread before; however looking at the pics makes me want to give them a try.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Your Mochi bread looks so tempting. Thanks for sharing it :)
ReplyDeleteYum! They look absolutely mouthwatering! Sad that I'm not good at baking
ReplyDeleteWait, what? Hang on -- a mochi bread? Give me a moment while I pull myself together because this stuff sounds and looks delicious!! omg, would love to much on one right about now. lol
ReplyDeleteThey look chewy! It's no wonder you like them. And for the recipe, I think I can do it myself too. Will try this ASAP, because I wanted to try something new for myself every now and then. The mochi recipe will definitely be my go to if I am craving for something.
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