Description
Cheesy Korean Mochi Bread is a delightful fusion of chewy, glutinous rice flour bread filled with savory Parmesan and cheddar cheeses. This soft, chewy bread incorporates a hint of green onion for freshness, offering a unique texture and flavor that’s perfect as a snack or light meal. With simple ingredients and an easy baking process, it’s a delicious twist on traditional bread with the distinctive chewiness of mochi.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 200 grams glutinous rice flour
- 5 grams salt
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 45 grams grated cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup light olive oil
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
Optional
- 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the mochi bread.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the glutinous rice flour and salt, stirring to evenly distribute the salt through the flour.
- Add Milk and Oil: Pour the whole milk and light olive oil into the bowl with the flour. Mix with a spoon or mixer until the mixture forms small pellet-like clumps, indicating it’s beginning to come together.
- Incorporate Egg: Add the slightly beaten egg to the mixture. Mix or beat the ingredients thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
- Add Cheese and Green Onions: Fold in the grated Parmesan, grated cheddar cheeses, and finely chopped green onions if using, stirring gently with a spatula or spoon to evenly distribute these ingredients throughout the dough.
- Shape the Dough: Lightly dust your work surface and hands with glutinous rice flour to prevent sticking. Shape the dough into a flat disc.
- Divide and Roll: Cut the disc into 8 equal wedges. Roll each wedge into a smooth ball using your hands.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly apart.
- Bake: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes. Look for surface cracks and a light golden color as signs of doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mochi bread to cool slightly before serving to ensure the texture sets and the flavors meld.
Notes
- You can omit the green onions for a milder flavor or substitute with finely chopped herbs like chives or parsley.
- Use glutinous rice flour specifically, not regular rice flour, to achieve the chewy mochi texture.
- For a dairy-free alternative, experiment with plant-based milk and cheese substitutes.
- Serve warm for the best chewy and cheesy experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Cheesy mochi bread, Korean bread recipe, glutinous rice flour bread, savory mochi, easy Korean baking
