Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

by Phyllis May 2 years ago
4.2 (9)
20 minutes
394.5 kcal
58.9 g carbs
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Description

I got this recipe from my friends mom who owns a Mexican Bakery. When they made these one day for my family they loved them - even my brother who is sooo picky. Now they ask for them all the time. Although they are a little time consuming it is well worth it at the end!

Ingredients
  • 2 ½ teaspoons yeast
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • ⅜ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
  1. 1. In a large bowl, stir together the yeast and warm water. Mix in the milk, 3/8 cup sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, salt, egg and half of the flour. Gradually mix in the remaining flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Turn the dough out onto a floured counter to knead as soon as it pulls together enough.
  2. 2. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place in a large greased bowl, and turn the dough to coat. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. 3. Make the topping while the dough rises. In a medium bowl, beat 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour until the mixture is the consistency of thick paste. Divide into two parts, and place one part in a separate bowl. Mix cinnamon into one half, and vanilla into the other half.
  4. 4. When the dough is done rising, cut into 12 even-sized pieces. Shape into balls, and place on a greased cookie sheet, spacing about 3 inches apart. Divide each bowl of topping into 6 balls, and pat flat. Place circles of topping on top of the dough balls patting down lightly. Use a knife to cut grooves in the topping like a clam shell. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  5. 5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 12 conchas
calories: 394.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 58.9 g
protein: 7.1 g
saturated fat: 8.8 g
cholesterol: 52.4 mg
sodium: 303.1 mg
fiber: 1.8 g
sugar: 18.6 g