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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
Conchas
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let foam for 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast mixture, butter, and eggs into a soft dough.

  3. Step 3

    Knead dough for 8 minutes until smooth; let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.

  4. Step 4

    Beat powdered sugar, shortening, and vanilla into a stiff paste for the topping.

  5. Step 5

    Divide dough into 12 balls; flatten each and top with a disk of the sugar paste.

  6. Step 6

    Score the topping with a knife in a crisscross pattern; let rise for 30 minutes.

  7. 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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