Mochiko

Rice Flour vs Mochiko… What Actually Changes

When you switch between regular rice flour and mochiko sweet rice flour in replica pancakes and waffles, the batter changes more than you think. This guide explains what is happening to texture, hydration, and browning so you can tune chew vs crisp on purpose. We also show where shiratamako fits and give substitution ratios that keep your stacks and waffles predictable.