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Fresh Mexican concha bread in vanilla and chocolate varieties arranged in a basket lined with colorful serape fabric, showing their distinctive shell-pattern tops

Explore Mexican Bread Varieties.

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Bolillos: Crusty and fluffy Mexican bread rolls, a staple for sandwiches or savory dishes.Conchas: Sweet pastries with a distinctive shell-like topping and soft interior.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Dough Rise: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pins
  • Baking sheets
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For Bolillos:

  • Flour
  • Water
  • Yeast
  • Salt

For Conchas:

  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Butter
  • Sweet topping mixture

Instructions
 

Bolillos:

  • Mix flour, water, yeast, and salt to form a dough.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic, then allow it to rise.
  • Shape into rolls, maintaining their classic elongated form.
  • Bake in a hot oven until golden brown and fluffy inside.

Conchas:

  • Prepare a soft dough using flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.
  • Form dough balls and top with sweet, crunchy "shell" topping.
  • Bake until the topping sets and the pastry becomes soft and golden.

Notes

  • Bolillos and conchas reflect Mexico's culinary heritage.
  • Each region and family has unique methods and recipes.
Keyword Bolillos, Conchas, Easy Baking, Mexican Bread, Traditional Pastries