Description
Bring the magic of a Mexican panadería to your home with this Easy Conchas Recipe! These fluffy sweet breads, topped with a signature seashell design, are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- ½ cup warm water
- 2 ½ teaspoons yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Prepare Dough: Add 2 cups flour, evaporated milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and cinnamon to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour and mix into a dough.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Make Topping: Cream together sugar and butter. Mix in flour to form a thick paste. Divide and flavor one portion with cinnamon and another with vanilla.
- Shape Conchas: Divide the dough into 12 balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Flatten topping into circles and place over dough balls. Score with a seashell pattern.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use warm, not hot, water for the yeast.
- Ensure dough doubles in size during rising for light and fluffy conchas.
- Experiment with cocoa powder, matcha, or fruit zest for unique toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican