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Mexican Sweet Bread Conchas

Homemade Mexican conchas, the classic sweet bread with a crunchy topping. This recipe walks you through making a soft, fluffy dough, a buttery vanilla or chocolate topping, two rises, and baking to a light golden finish. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

MediumMexicanServes 12

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Source Video
4h
Prep
18m
Cook
31m
Cleanup
4h 49m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.70
Total cost
$0.56
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Activating the yeast with warm milk
  • Kneading the dough to the window test
  • Shaping and marking the conchas
  • Second rise before baking
  • Baking to the correct golden color

Safety Warnings

  • Do not use milk hotter than 110°F (43°C) as it will kill the yeast.
  • Handle the hot oven and baking sheet with oven mitts.
  • Use a sharp knife or bench scraper carefully when cutting dough.

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