How to make chocolate and vanilla Conchas! Easy recipe!! Mexican sweet bread by @MexMundo

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be cheaper for some.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, and water can be used for a lighter version.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Mix warm water and yeast in a bowl; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add butter, eggs, and milk to the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Divide the dough into two equal parts; mix cocoa powder into one half to create chocolate dough.

Roll out each dough into rounds; place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover the rounds and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the topping by mixing powdered sugar, flour, and butter until crumbly; add food coloring if desired.

Spread the topping over each dough round, creating a shell pattern.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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