Mexican food melts my heart. I love the spicy flavors, but will admit, I had never tried any Mexican baked goods. You know how much I love baking, so when I saw the recipe for Conchas, a Mexican sweet bread with a cinnamon topping, in the BHG magazine “Ultimate Mexican”, I knew I had to try it. This was my first time making these, so my topping on some of them slid a bit, but overall they were easy to make and tasted fabulous.
These would be delicious served with Champurrado.
I’m out of town as I type this, so this post is short and sweet, emphasis on sweet :) Here’s the recipe, hope you try them, they are wonderful, though best eaten the same day. These were better warm, so if they have cooled completely, just pop them in the microwave for ten seconds and enjoy.
Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)
from BHG Ultimate Mexican magazine
Dough
1 package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (115-120 F)
1/2 cup warm evaporated milk (115-120 F)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
In a large bowl stir together yeast and warm water, let stand for ten minutes. Stir in evaporated milk, 1/3 cup sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Stir on 2 cups flour. Gradually stir in remaining 2 cups flour and the 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to make the dough.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead 3-5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball and transfer to a greased bowl, turn he dough to coat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60-75 minutes.
Meanwhile, for the topping, in medium bowl, beat softened butter with mixer on medium for 30 seconds. Add 2/3 cup sugar, beat until well mixed. Stir in 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and vanilla.
Punch down the dough then cover an let stand ten minutes. Divide dough into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place 3 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. press balls down slightly. Divide topping into 12 balls, pat each ball flat. Place one round of topping onto each dough ball.
use a sharp paring knife to cut grooves in the topping to resemble a scallop shell. Cover rolls and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 F. Bake rolls 18-20 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire racks.
Conchas – Mexican Sweet Bread
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Dough
- 1 package active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm water 115-120 F
- ½ cup warm evaporated milk 115-120 F
- â…“ cup sugar
- â…“ cup butter melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- ½ cup butter softened
- â…” cup sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a large bowl stir together yeast and warm water, let stand for ten minutes. Stir in evaporated milk, 1/3 cup sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Stir on 2 cups flour. Gradually stir in remaining 2 cups flour and the 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to make the dough.Â
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead 3-5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball and transfer to a greased bowl, turn he dough to coat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60-75 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for the topping, in medium bowl, beat softened butter with mixer on medium for 30 seconds. Add 2/3 cup sugar, beat until well mixed. Stir in 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Punch down the dough then cover an let stand ten minutes. Divide dough into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place 3 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. press balls down slightly. Divide topping into 12 balls, pat each ball flat. Place one round of topping onto each dough ball.Â
- Use a sharp paring knife to cut grooves in the topping to resemble a scallop shell. Cover rolls and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.Â
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 F. Bake rolls 18-20 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire racks.
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Anonymous says
My MIL loves these. If I could make them for her, that would be good. I would love to try them1 Thanks again Amanda, Pattycakes
girlichef says
I made them, Amanda!! omg, they totally rock!! I'll be blogging them next week sometime…thanks again for posting…they're so amazing! =)
Anonymous says
Hmmmmmmm dis looks nice,Mexico got good bakeries I can see,I havn't had 1 though.
Barbara Bakes says
I haven't had Mexican baked goods either. Looks like a fun one to make.
Amanda says
Thanks everyone! This is really an easy dough, very little kneading and easy to work with. You should try them!
Bridgett says
Oh wow….feel free to send me a load of these, ok? lol. You always have something wonderful going on in your kitchen. I am a big mexican food fan as well so I know these would not last long here.
Grumpy and HoneyB says
I have never seen this before – looks yummy!
Johnny Madrid aka Tim E. says
That's more like it. They don't have anything like this in The Netherlands. I'm going to try and make this!
Culinary Cory says
I totally grew up with these as a kid! I never thought about making them myself! Great idea.
Katrina says
These look just like the ones I've seen in stores! GREAT job.
Sue Sparks says
Pan dulce is one of my favorite things to eat since I was a small child. Just the other day my son suggested that I try making some myself, and lo and behold, you posted a recipe:) There are many varieties, and conchas are one of my favorites! I've never had cinnamon though, just chocolate and vanilla(?). We have a wonderful Mexican bakery locally, but now maybe I won't need to visit it as often:) Thanks for the recipe!
Megan says
Oh Amanda, these look wondeful. I've seen these in the stores but have never tasted one. I bet this is better then any ol' store bought version. GHreat photos!
Jennifer says
This is totally new to me but with the wonderful mexican sweet flavours Im sure I would love! Great job!!!
marla {family fresh cooking} says
I have never tried Conchas, but they always catch my eye. Sweet + bread, whats not to love. Yours look wonderful :)
lizzie says
My Mom would make these for us all the time when we were little. And we would get them as well,when we would go to Mexico every Christmas. I think I will try baking these myself, thanks for bringing back memories:)
girlichef says
mmmmmm….I LOVE CONCHAS!!! I've always thought about making some myself, but since we have several local Mexican bakeries where I can get 'em hot & fresh I never have. Until now…thanks so much for sharing the recipe…I'll be making some soon :D
Ingrid says
I've never had these either. Yours actually look better than the ones I've seen in the store.
~ingrid
jose manuel says
Que receta más original, se ve muy bonitos y tienen que estar deliciosos. Uns aludo
Karen says
This looks like a pan sitting in a Mexican bakery! Very nice!
Story Lady says
Theses look so fun!!!!! I think I'm going to have to try them today or tomorrow. Thanks!