Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)
4.5
Ingredients
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 145 min
Instructions
- 1 Gather all ingredients.
- 2 To make the bread: combine warm water and yeast in a large bowl; let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- 3 Mix in 2 cups flour, milk, 3/8 cup sugar, ⅓ cup melted butter, egg, and salt until combined.
- 4 Gradually mix in remaining 2 cups flour and ½ teaspoon cinnamon until dough comes together.
- 5 Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl; turn dough to coat.
- 6 Cover; let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- 7 Meanwhile, make the topping: Beat ⅔ cup sugar and ½ cup butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- 8 Stir in 1 cup flour until a thick paste forms.
- 9 Divide paste in half; place each half in separate bowls. Stir 2 teaspoons cinnamon into one half and vanilla extract into other half.
- 10 Divide dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into balls and place 3 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet.
- 11 Divide each topping paste into 6 balls; pat each until flat. Place flattened topping circles onto dough balls, patting down lightly. Cut grooves in topping like a seashell using a knife.
- 12 Cover; let dough balls rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
- 13 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 14 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes.
By MelissaAmador