Butter Mochi    

From Peter's kitchen

Ingredients:

• 8 tbs unsalted butter, softened (melted works also)
• 1 lb sweet or glutinous rice flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups milk
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• a few pinches of flaky salt (optional)

Mix:

• flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in bowl.  Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth.  

Pour:

• into 9 x 13" baking pan, greased or lined with parchment paper.  

Bake:

• at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until brown on top.

Cool:

• if you can wait before eating!