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How to Make Mochi Bread: A Comprehensive Guide

Mochi bread, beloved for its chewy, glutinous texture and soft interior, is a delightful treat. Here’s a simple guide to crafting this irresistible bread at home.

Ingredients: For the dough, you’ll need 300g bread flour, 50g glutinous rice flour, 30g sugar, 3g yeast, 5g salt, 1 egg, 120ml warm milk, and 30g butter. For the mochi filling, mix 100g glutinous rice flour, 80g sugar, 200ml coconut milk, and a pinch of salt.

Steps:

1. Prepare the dough: Dissolve yeast in warm milk, then mix with flour, sugar, egg, and salt. Knead until smooth, add butter, and continue kneading until elastic. Let it rise for 1 hour until doubled.

2. Make the filling: Combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, coconut milk, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Cool completely, then roll into small balls.

3. Shape and proof: Divide the dough into 12 portions, flatten each, and wrap a mochi ball. Seal tightly, place on a baking tray, and let rise for 30 minutes.

4. Bake: Brush with egg wash, bake at 170°C for 15-18 minutes until golden.

Tips: For extra flavor, add matcha powder to the dough or fill with sweet red bean paste. Enjoy warm for the best chewy experience!