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Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

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145 min

Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

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Time

145 min

Serving

12 persons

Calories

395

Rating

4.00★ (248)

Cuisine

Mexican
Author: Victoria Buriak
Conchas are Mexican sweetened bread rolls with a crunchy topping. Always a crowd favorite! I got this recipe from my friend's mom, who owns a Mexican bakery. They made these one day for my family, and they loved them — even my brother, who is so picky. Now they ask for them all the time. Although these are a bit time-consuming, they're well worth it in the end!

Ingredients

  • warm water: 0.5 cup
  • ½ teaspoons yeast: 2 piece
  • all-purpose flour: 4 cups
  • evaporated milk: 0.5 cup
  • ⅜ cup white sugar:
  • butter: 0.33333 cup (melted)
  • egg: 1 piece
  • salt: 1 tsp
  • ground cinnamon: 0.5 tsp
  • white sugar: 0.66667 cup
  • butter: 0.5 cup (softened)
  • all-purpose flour: 1 cup
  • ground cinnamon: 2 tsp
  • vanilla extract: 1 tsp

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  1. Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  2. To make the bread: Stir warm water and yeast together in a large bowl; let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  3. Mix in 2 cups flour, milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt until combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  4. Gradually mix in remaining 2 cups flour and cinnamon until dough comes together. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl; turn dough to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  6. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  7. Meanwhile, make the topping: Beat sugar and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  8. Stir in flour until a thick paste forms. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  9. Transfer 1/2 of the paste to a separate bowl. Mix cinnamon into one half and vanilla into the other half. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  10. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  11. Divide each bowl of topping into 6 balls; pat flat. Place circles of topping on top of dough balls, patting down lightly. Use a knife to cut grooves in the topping like a seashell. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  12. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  13. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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  14. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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