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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Stages of cooking
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Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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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Mix in 2 cups flour, milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt until combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Gradually mix in remaining 2 cups flour and cinnamon until dough comes together. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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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Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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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Stir in flour until a thick paste forms. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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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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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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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Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
