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Easy Conchas Recipe – Classic Mexican Sweet Bread at Home

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.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 conchas
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Second Rise: Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
  7. 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.

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