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
- 0.5 cups warm water
- 2.5 teaspoons yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups evaporated milk
- 0.38 cups white sugar
- 0.33 cups butter , melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients.
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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.
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Mix in 2 cups flour, milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt until combined.
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Gradually mix in remaining 2 cups flour and cinnamon until dough comes together.
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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.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, make the topping: Beat sugar and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
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Stir in flour until a thick paste forms.
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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.
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Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
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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.
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Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
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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.
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