Conchas
Soft, fluffy Mexican sweet bread rolls topped with a crunchy, sugary shell that's scored in a classic crisscross pattern.
- Total time
- 120 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let foam for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast mixture, butter, and eggs into a soft dough.
Step 3
Knead dough for 8 minutes until smooth; let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
Step 4
Beat powdered sugar, shortening, and vanilla into a stiff paste for the topping.
Step 5
Divide dough into 12 balls; flatten each and top with a disk of the sugar paste.
Step 6
Score the topping with a knife in a crisscross pattern; let rise for 30 minutes.
Step 7
Bake at 375°F for 18 minutes until golden; cool on a wire rack.
Tools you’ll need
- stand mixer with dough hook
- large mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- knife
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