How To Make CONCHAS | Mexican Sweet Bread Recipe | PAN DULCE | Conchas Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener.

Warm 1/2 cup evaporated milk in the microwave for 20 seconds.

Add 2 and 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast to the warm milk and let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.

In a bowl, combine 4 cups bread flour, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon ground anise, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

Beat 3 large eggs in a separate bowl and add to the flour mixture along with 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and the yeast milk mixture.

Add 1 stick (8 tablespoons) softened unsalted butter and mix until combined.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, adding flour as needed to prevent stickiness.

Place the dough in a buttered glass bowl, cover with cling film, and let it rise until doubled in size for 1-2 hours.

Prepare the topping by mixing 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 and 1/4 cups powdered sugar, and 1 stick (8 tablespoons) softened butter.

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the topping mixture and combine until it reaches a workable texture.

Divide the risen dough into 8 equal portions and shape them into balls.

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet and cover them with the topping, creating designs as desired.

Let the topped dough rest for 35-40 minutes until puffed up.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the conchas for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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