Cuisine Latin American Mexican Bread Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread) 4.5 (250) 208 Reviews 105 Photos Conchas are Mexican sweetened bread rolls with a crunchy topping. Always a crowd favorite! I got this recipe from my friend's mom, who owns a Mexican bakery. They made these one day for my family, and they loved them — even my brother, who is so picky. Now they ask for them all the time. Although these are a bit time-consuming, they're well worth it in the end! Submitted by MelissaAmador Updated on September 15, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 105 105 105 105 105 Satisfy your sweet tooth with this irresistibly soft conchas recipe. What Are Conchas? Conchas are traditional Mexican sweet bread rolls (a.k.a. pan dulce). Its name comes from the roll’s seashell-like appearance. Conchas consist of a sweet bread base and crunchy sugar topping. How to Make Conchas You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Conchas Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade conchas recipe: For the bread: warm water, yeast, all-purpose flour, evaporated milk, white sugar, melted butter, an egg, salt, and ground cinnamonFor the topping: white sugar, softened butter, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract How to Make Mexican Sweet Bread Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make Mexican sweet bread at home: Activate the yeast. Make the dough, then turn it out on a floured surface and knead until it’s elastic. Let the dough rise in an oiled, covered bowl. Make the topping. Flavor half of the topping with cinnamon and the other half with vanilla. Roll the dough into balls and pat the topping onto each one. Cut grooves into the topping, then let rise again. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown. How to Store Conchas Store the conchas in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to five days or freeze for up to three months. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “These turned out so tasty,” raves patapower. “I’m looking forward to making them more often so that I can play around with the recipe. I totally impressed myself.” “They smelled wonderful as they were baking,” according to LNELONG. “My family absolutely loved them. The cinnamon and nice dense sweet bread are wonderful with coffee.” “Excellent and very easy to make,” says Kelly. “The only change I did was add gel food coloring to the crusty dough on top.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread) 4.5 (250) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 45 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 conchas Save Rate Print Share Ingredients Bread: ½ cup warm water 2 ½ teaspoons yeast 4 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup evaporated milk ⅜ cup white sugar ⅓ cup butter, melted 1 large egg 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Topping: ⅔ cup white sugar ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To make the bread: Stir warm water and yeast together in a large bowl; let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix in 2 cups flour, milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt until combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gradually mix in remaining 2 cups flour and cinnamon until dough comes together. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl; turn dough to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, make the topping: Beat sugar and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in flour until a thick paste forms. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer 1/2 of the paste to a separate bowl. Mix cinnamon into one half and vanilla into the other half. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Divide each bowl of topping into 6 balls; pat flat. Place circles of topping on top of dough balls, patting down lightly. Use a knife to cut grooves in the topping like a seashell. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 395 Calories 15g Fat 59g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 395 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 9g 44% Cholesterol 52mg 17% Sodium 303mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 59g 21% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 19g Protein 7g 14% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 47mg 4% Iron 3mg 15% Potassium 117mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved