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Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

SUBMITTED BY: MelissaAmador  PHOTO BY: Allanita 

"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!"
Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread) Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 46 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 12 conchas

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 3/8 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  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. 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. 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. 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. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on may 20, 2007 by Allanita 
This is a great recipe, easy and tasty. The only thing I would like to advice you is that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on may 6, 2008 by EMMA37 
Very sweet and very yummy! I sent these to a spanish/english class my husband helps out with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 15, 2005 by Michael in CT 
Incredible!!!! This is an excellent recipe. An instant hit and addition to my recipe box.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 2, 2006 by mb 
This was really good. Only change I made was in the topping, instead of using vanilla extract... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 29, 2006 by Mamacita 
Great little sweet bread, just like the ones in the mexican pan shops. I made 12 that were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 18, 2007 by mychiquitin 
I loved these conchas. They are much denser than the conchas you get in most panaderias but I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 6, 2005 by Jen's Kitchen 
This is a great recipe. The one thing is that I found it doesn't take quite 20 minutes but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 16, 2005 by Renee Marie 
I was introduced to Mexican sweet bread when I worked on a tree crew, and we used to go to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2005 by asercan 
This recipe came out too heavy -- even doubling the rising time the dough was unable to rise... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 18, 2008 by my3littlangls 
Love these. Ive been dying for some of these for 3 years! Now i dont have to wait until we get... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 380

  • Total Fat: 13.8g
  • Cholesterol: 52mg
  • Sodium: 292mg
  • Total Carbs: 57.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 6.4g

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