Name: Conchas – Mexican Sweet Bread
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup sugar; 4 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 package active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup butter (melted); 1/2 cup butter (softened); 1/2 cup warm water (115-120 F); 1/2 cup warm evaporated milk (115-120 F)

Conchas – Mexican Sweet Bread

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By: Amandascookin (via Amandascookin)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Instructions

In a large bowl stir together yeast and warm water, let stand for ten minutes. Stir in evaporated milk, 1/3 cup sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Stir on 2 cups flour. Gradually stir in remaining 2 cups flour and the 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to make the dough.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead 3-5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball and transfer to a greased bowl, turn he dough to coat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60-75 minutes.
Meanwhile, for the topping, in medium bowl, beat softened butter with mixer on medium for 30 seconds. Add 2/3 cup sugar, beat until well mixed. Stir in 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and vanilla.