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Mexican Conchas

Mexican Conchas: Irresistibly Sweet Bread Delight!

Discover the joy of baking Mexican Conchas with this easy recipe. Perfect for breakfast or gifting, enjoy soft bread and sweet crunch today.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Stencil or knife

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup whole milk warmed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup concha topping flour, sugar, butter, food coloring

Instructions

  • Mix warm milk and yeast, let sit until bubbly. Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in another bowl. Add eggs, butter, vanilla to yeast mix and combine until smooth. Knead for 8-10 minutes until elastic.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with towel, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  • Mix flour, sugar, butter for topping, add food coloring if desired, roll thin, and cut circles.
  • Divide dough into 12 balls, press topping on each, carve shell pattern gently.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Let conchas rest 15 minutes, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool on rack.

Notes

The shell pattern on conchas is a delightful surprise for those unfamiliar with this bread. It's simple to create and adds artistic flair.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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