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Easy Mexican Sweet Bread Recipe

Conchas or Mexican Sweet Bread is one of the most popular Mexican Breads. They are sweet, fluffy, and absolutely delicious.
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Mexican Bread
Servings: 12
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

For the Bread

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Sweet Bread

  • Heat milk in a small saucepan for a few seconds until it reaches 105°F-110°F. Remove from heat.
  • Add yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix well. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is foam.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, the remaining sugar and salt. Mix together gently to combine.
  • Add melted butter, eggs and mix to combine.
  • Add the yeast mixture and knead using the dough hook for about 7 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Grease a large bowl with olive oil and place the dough into the bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
  • Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, divide it into 12 equal portions and shape them into balls.
  • Place them onto the baking sheet and cover loosely with plastic wraps. Let them rise again for 2 hours in a warm place.

Make the Topping

  • In a large mixing bowl, add flour, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and baking powder.
  • Beat the mixture in the stand mixture (or a handheld mixture) until fluffy.
  • Gather the dough together and divide it into 12 equal portions and shape into balls.
  • Flatten each ball in between 2 sheets of plastic wrap using a rolling pin. Gently roll the dough out to the size that’s slightly bigger than the bread dough balls.
  • Cut grooves into the flattened ball so it resembles a shell using a pairing knife.

Assemble and Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Then carefully place it to a risen bread ball. Repeat for the rest of the flattened balls and doughs. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the surface of the dough turns golden brown. Remove from oven. Serve and enjoy!