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Concha Bread Recipe

Soft, buttery, and topped with a sweet crackly crust, concha bread brings the warmth and aroma of a traditional panadería straight to your kitchen. Each bite is a cozy mix of pillowy dough and gently crisp topping, perfect for any time of day.
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Course: Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Concha Bread Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Rise Time:: 2 hours
Servings: 12 concha
Calories: 330kcal

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the bowl
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)

Topping and Assembly

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder optional
  • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plus more for dusting during assembly
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

Dough

  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the bowl
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)

Topping and Assembly

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
  • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting during assembly
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal
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