Mochi Dough
This dough is used to make daifuku mochi. It can be made in many different ways, but this is a simple and tasty recipe that doesn't require using a microwave. Anyone can make it!
Put a steamer in a pot with water over high heat
Add <quantity>90<unit>g</unit></quantity> of glutinous rice flour to a bowl. Add <quantity>90<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of water gradually, stirring in between, until the dough no longer sticks
Add <quantity>40<unit>g</unit></quantity> of powdered sugar and mix until it develops a creamy consistency
Put the bowl in the steamer and cover it for 5m until the dough softens
Remove from the steamer and stir
Put the bowl back in the steamer for 5m to warm the dough. Remove from the steamer and pound the dough until it begins to become elastic
Place the bowl back in the steamer for 5m to warm the dough. Remove from the steamer and pound the dough vigorously until it is smooth and elastic
Cover a work surface with tapioca starch and place the mochi dough on it
Dust your hands with the starch and divide the dough while it is still warm. Flatten the pieces gently with your fingers. The mochi dough is ready
Fill it with your favorite stuffing
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