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Butter Rice Cakes Recipe

4.7 from 50 reviews

Butter Rice Cakes are soft and chewy treats made with glutinous rice flour, enriched with butter and milk for a tender texture. Baked in a spherical shell madeleine pan, these golden brown cakes have a crispy exterior and a delightfully chewy interior, perfect for enjoying warm and fresh from the oven.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 5/6 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups glutinous rice flour

Instructions

  1. Heat Milk and Butter: In a small pan, add the milk and butter. Heat on medium just until the butter has melted. Turn off the heat and let it cool until warm to the touch.
  2. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 355°F (180°C). Grease the cavities of a metal spherical shell madeleine pan with butter to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the egg, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add Warm Milk Mixture: Pour in the warm milk and butter mixture and whisk it together with the egg mixture until fully combined.
  5. Add Rice Flour: Add the glutinous rice flour to the wet ingredients and whisk until the batter is evenly incorporated and smooth.
  6. Strain Batter: To ensure the batter is lump-free, strain it through a fine sieve before filling the pan.
  7. Fill the Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan cavities, filling each about 80-90% full to allow room for rising.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the tops are a golden brown color.
  9. Cool and Serve: Immediately remove the butter rice cakes from the pan and place them on a cooling rack. Serve warm for the best texture, as they will lose their crispness once cooled.

Notes

  • Use glutinous rice flour for an authentic chewy texture; regular rice flour will not yield the same results.
  • Greasing the pan cavities well is key to preventing sticking since these cakes are delicate.
  • These cakes are best enjoyed fresh and warm to enjoy their crispy exterior.
  • Cooling will soften the exterior, so store leftovers airtight to retain texture or briefly reheat before serving.

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