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Conchas Mexican Sweet Bread Recipe

Conchas are a type of Mexican sweet bread with a crunchy topping. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Preparation Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Topping

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, sugar, salt, eggs, and butter to the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  4. For the topping, mix butter, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Divide dough into 12 pieces, shape into balls, and place on a baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
  6. Top each dough ball with a piece of the topping, pressing gently. Score the topping with a knife to create a shell pattern.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Conchas, Sweet Bread
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