Butter Mochi Hawaiian (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon salt that's kosher
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1 pound of sweet glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 cups of plain white sugar
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons), melted ahead of time, and a bit more to grease the baking pan
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4 large eggs
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A 13.5-ounce can of unsweetened coconut milk
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2 cups of your preferred milk (any fat level works)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Topping
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1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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Flaky salt, optional if that's your thing
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and move a rack to the middle. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan with either butter or oil. While you're at it, melt that stick of butter.
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In a large bowl, combine the mochiko flour, sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt. Grab a whisk and mix it all together until everything looks evenly combined.
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In a smaller bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth. This forms your wet base.
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Take the wet mix and pour it over the dry mix. Using a wooden spoon, stir until mostly smooth. Add in the melted butter and coconut milk, then mix until no lumps remain.
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Put the batter into the pan you greased earlier. Lightly tap the pan on your countertop to get rid of bubbles caught in the batter.
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Scatter the shredded coconut all over the surface of the batter. If you're into flaky salt, now's the time to add a little on top—just do it gently to avoid messing up the batter.
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Slide the pan into the oven. Let it bake for about 60 to 70 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the top is golden brown.
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Place it on a wire rack to cool completely, which will take roughly an hour. Cut into 20 bars using a plastic knife that’s been buttered or oiled so it doesn’t stick.
# Notes:
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A plastic knife works great for clean cuts without sticking.
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Sweet rice flour is often called mochiko at the store.
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If your knife is sticking when cutting, rub a little butter or oil on it.