Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of traditional Mexican sweet bread with these homemade conchas. Soft, slightly sweet dough topped with a buttery, sugary shell, these conchas are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for chocolate topping
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy. Beat butter, salt, and eggs in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and gradually mix in flour to form a soft dough. Knead for 8 minutes or use a stand mixer. Let rise for 1-2 hours.
- Topping: Beat butter, powdered sugar, flour, and vanilla until a paste forms. Divide dough, shape into balls, place on a baking sheet, flatten, top with mixture, score a shell pattern. Let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake conchas for 18-20 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Conchas can be topped with various flavors like vanilla or chocolate.
- Best enjoyed fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 concha
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
