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Mini Conchas Recipe

How to Make a Deliciously Sweet Mini Conchas Recipe - You'll Love Them!

Mini Conchas Recipe delivers fluffy, shell-topped sweet buns that are as fun to make as they are to eat—perfect for breakfast, parties, or a sweet cultural twist!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 230kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Electric mixer with dough hook (optional but helpful)
  • Rolling pin or tortilla press
  • Baking sheet
  • Plastic wrap or towel (for dough rising)
  • Knife (for scoring the topping)
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp dry yeast
  • 4 tbsp warm water
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 6 ½ tbsp eggs
  • 4 cup flour
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Activate the Yeast: Warm the milk (¾ cup) to around110°F. Mix with a bit of sugar and dry yeast, and let it rest until it becomes frothy—this means it’s alive and ready.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Set aside.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients: In your yeast mixture, beat in eggs, remaining sugar, and vanilla. Add 2 cups of flour to form a thick batter.
  • Knead the Dough: Use a mixer with a dough hook, gradually adding the rest of the flour and melted butter. Knead until the dough is soft, elastic, and no longer sticky.
  • Let the Dough Rise: Oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm area for about 2 hours or until doubled.
  • Make the Topping: Combine powdered sugar, flour, soft butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and cocoa (if desired). Split the mixture for different flavors/colors. Press into discs to top the dough later.
  • Shape the Mini Conchas: After rising, divide the dough into small pieces, roll into balls, and place on a lined baking sheet. Flatten the topping discs over each dough ball.
  • Create the Shell Design: Use a knife to lightly score a shell pattern on each topping.
  • Final Rise and Bake: Let them rest under a loose plastic cover for another 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 30–40 minutes until golden.

Tips

  • Always check the temperature of your milk before activating the yeast.
  • Don’t skip the second rise—it ensures soft, fluffy buns.
  • Want fun colors? Use gel food coloring in the topping mix.
  • For extra softness, brush the baked conchas with melted butter.
  • Use parchment paper to avoid sticky messes on baking sheets.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
How to Make a Deliciously Sweet Mini Conchas Recipe - You'll Love Them!
Amount per Serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
554
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
284
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
81
g
27
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
390
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
70
mg
7
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.