Steps to Make Concha Pantuflas

Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

The concha pantuflas are the all time best mother's day gift!

Recipe Summary Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

I got this recipe from my friends mom who owns a Mexican Bakery. When they made these one day for my family they loved them - even my brother who is sooo picky. Now they ask for them all the time. Although they are a little time consuming it is well worth it at the end!

Ingredients | Concha Pantuflas

2 ½ teaspoons yeast

½ cup warm water

½ cup evaporated milk

⅜ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

⅓ cup butter or margarine, melted

1 egg

4 cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

⅔ cup white sugar

½ cup butter or margarine

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, stir together the yeast and warm water. Mix in the milk, 3/8 cup sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, salt, egg and half of the flour. Gradually mix in the remaining flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Turn the dough out onto a floured counter to knead as soon as it pulls together enough.

Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place in a large greased bowl, and turn the dough to coat. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Make the topping while the dough rises. In a medium bowl, beat 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour until the mixture is the consistency of thick paste. Divide into two parts, and place one part in a separate bowl. Mix cinnamon into one half, and vanilla into the other half.

When the dough is done rising, cut into 12 even-sized pieces. Shape into balls, and place on a greased cookie sheet, spacing about 3 inches apart. Divide each bowl of topping into 6 balls, and pat flat. Place circles of topping on top of the dough balls patting down lightly. Use a knife to cut grooves in the topping like a clam shell. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

Info | Concha Pantuflas

prep: 15 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 1 hr 45 mins total: 2 hrs 20 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 conchas

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