Name: Conchas
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: For the concha crust:; 8 ounces processed lard (1 cup; 227g), such as Armour (see note); 4 ounces powdered sugar (1 cup; 114g), sifted; 9 ounces all-purpose flour (2 cups; 256g), such as Gold Medal; 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon (8g) natural cocoa powder, sifted; For the concha dough:; 2 tablespoons (18g) instant yeast, such as SAF; 21 ounces bread flour (about 4 1/2 cups; 600g); 2 tablespoons (12g) nonfat powdered milk; 4 1/2 ounces sugar (heaping 1/2 cup; 125g); 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much volume or the same weight; 6 large eggs (300g), brought to about 65°F (18°C); 3 ounces (85g) water, about 80°F (26°C); 5 1/2 ounces unsalted butter (3/4 cup; 160g), cut into 1-inch cubes, and softened to about 65°F (18°C); 3 ounces processed lard (6 tablespoons; 80g), such as Armour (see note)

Prep Time

1h 15m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

1h 35m

This conchas recipe creates a sweet and fluffy Mexican pastry with a beautifully intricate shell pattern on top. Made with a rich, lard-based dough, and a cocoa infused crust, this delightful treat is perfect for enjoying with a hot cup of coffee or as a sweet snack any time of day.

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Ingredients

Servings: 16

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For The Concha Crust

8 ounces processed lard (1 cup; 227g), such as Armour (see note)

4 ounces powdered sugar (1 cup; 114g), sifted

9 ounces all-purpose flour (2 cups; 256g), such as Gold Medal

1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract

1 tablespoon (8g) natural cocoa powder, sifted

For The Concha Dough

2 tablespoons (18g) instant yeast, such as SAF

21 ounces bread flour (about 4 1/2 cups; 600g)

2 tablespoons (12g) nonfat powdered milk

4 1/2 ounces sugar (heaping 1/2 cup; 125g)

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much volume or the same weight

6 large eggs (300g), brought to about 65°F (18°C)

3 ounces (85g) water, about 80°F (26°C)

5 1/2 ounces unsalted butter (3/4 cup; 160g), cut into 1-inch cubes, and softened to about 65°F (18°C)

3 ounces processed lard (6 tablespoons; 80g), such as Armour (see note)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

377kcal

18%
Fat

19g

0%
Saturated Fat

9g

0%
Carbohydrates

44g

2%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

14g

0%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

77mg

3%
Sodium

117mg

5%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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