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Conchas Mexican Sweet Bread Recipe

A traditional Mexican sweet bread with a crunchy topping.
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Preparation Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Bread Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ½ cup milk warm
  • ½ cup water warm
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature

Topping

  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add the flour, sugar, salt, eggs, and butter to the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
  4. For the topping, mix sugar, butter, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide into 12 portions.
  5. Divide the dough into 12 balls. Place on a baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly and place a portion of topping on each. Score the topping with a knife to create a shell pattern.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Sweet Bread
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