How To Make Concha | Mexican Pan Dulce Recipe You Need to Try

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor while being a natural sweetener.

Activate yeast in warm milk until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

Add butter and mix until crumbly.

Incorporate eggs, vanilla, and activated yeast mixture; knead until smooth.

Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Prepare topping by mixing butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and flour until crumbly.

Divide dough into equal pieces and shape into balls.

Flatten each ball and top with the prepared mixture, forming a shell pattern.

Place on a baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake conchas until golden, about 15-20 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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