Can You Make Mochi With Honey Instead of Sugar?
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Historically, Japanese sweets known as *wagashi* were sweetened with ingredients like honey and sap before refined sugar became widely available. This practice shows that naturally-derived sweeteners are not new to the tradition, so can you make mochi with honey instead of sugar? The answer is a resounding yes, though with some important considerations for achieving the perfect chewy texture.
