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receta de Conchas

Sweet Conchas (Receta de Conchas)

Our Sweet Conchas are a delightful Mexican pastry, characterized by their soft, slightly sweet bread adorned with a crumbly, sugary topping, making them a perfect treat to enjoy with coffee or tea.
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CourseBreads
CuisineMexican
KeywordFlour
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Proofing Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 3 minutes
Servings16 conchas
Calories334kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 grams all-purpose flour
  • 8 grams table salt
  • 11 grams active dry yeast
  • 275 ml. lukewarm whole milk
  • 90 grams granulated sugar
  • 80 grams unsalted butter cubed & at room temp. (soft but still cool)
  • 2 large whole eggs (100 grams total)
  • 30 grams vegetable shortening

Sugar Topping

  • 120 grams all-purpose flour
  • 120 grams powdered sugar
  • 120 grams vegetable shortening
  • 15 grams unsweetened cocoa powder optional (for chocolate topping)

Instructions

Prepare the dough:

  • To the bowl of a stand mixer, set with the dough hook, add eggs, milk, sugar and yeast, mix until sugar is dissolved, approximately 3 minutes. Reduce mixer to low speed and add in flour, 1 cup at a time until well incorporated. Increase speed to medium and mix for 10 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides of the bowl.
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  • Add salt and continue to knead for an additional 10 minutes. Add cubed butter and shortening, one pat at a time until well combined.
    concha dough
  • Continue to knead for 8 minutes or until the dough can be stretched very thin without tearing.
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  • Lightly butter a large bowl and place dough, turning to grease all of the dough, cover and let rise in a draft free area for one hour or until double in volume.
    concha dough

Prepare topping:

  • Combine all topping ingredients in a bowl (except optional ingredients), stir to combine and divide into two portions (if making half chocolate and half vanilla).  In one bowl add vanilla and in the other bowl add cocoa powder.  Knead until flavorings are well incorporated.  Wrap in plastic and set aside until ready to use.

Shape the dough:

  • Divide and shape dough into 16 balls (weighing approx. 70 grams). Place dough balls onto parchment lined baking trays, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
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  • Grease the palm of your hands with shortening and gently smooth a bit of fat onto each dough ball, slightly pressing down to create a domed shape.
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Assemble & Bake:

  • Working with each topping bowl one at a time, divide the topping into equal portions and shape into balls (you should have a total of 16 portions for the 16 conchas). Using a tortilla press with two sheets of plastic (or a ziploc bag cut open) dusted with flour, press each ball into a 3-4 inch disk (1/8th in thick). If you do not have a tortilla press, you can use the bottom of a pan or bowl for this step. Place on a large plate, separating layers with plastic wrap or parchment paper to keep them from sticking together. Repeat with remaining topping. Place a topping disk over each dough ball (it should cover most of the surface) and gently press down to stick the topping onto the dough, tucking any excess underneath. Using a floured knife or concha cutter, score each concha like a seashell. Make sure to flour in between cuts to prevent sticking. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350.
    Concha chocolate Topping
  • Bake for 18 minutes (rotating halfway) or until the bottom is golden brown. Bread temperature should be 190+ degrees.
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Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg