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Conchas Mexican Sweet Bread Recipe

Conchas are a traditional 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: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

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

Topping

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

Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add the softened butter, warm milk, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. For the topping, mix the softened butter, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Flatten a small amount of topping and place it on top of each dough ball. Use a knife to create a shell pattern.
  8. Let the conchas rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the conchas for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Conchas, Mexican Sweet Bread
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