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Conchas de Muerto

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Conchas de Muerto

nowayjosecuisine558.233 months agoWaivio3 min read

Experience the harmony of two beloved Mexican favorites: Conchas and Pan de Muerto. This delightful fusion offers the soft, sweet bread of Conchas with the traditional elements of Day of the Dead bread. Ideal for celebrations or breakfast, these treats are sure to bring a festive touch to your table.

Ingredients

Dough:
🥣 7 cups of all-purpose flour
🥚 4 eggs
🧈 3/4 cup of margarine or butter at room temperature (12 tbsp or 1.5 sticks)
🍞 1/4 cup of yeast
🍚 1 cup of granulated sugar
💧 1 cup of warm water
🥛 1/4 cup of whole milk
🍊 1 tbsp of orange zest

Decorating Paste:
🧴 1 cup of shortening
🥣 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour
🍬 1.5 cups of powdered sugar
🌿 1 tbsp of vanilla extract
🥚 The whites from 1 egg
🎨 Food coloring (optional)

Additional:
🍚 Granulated sugar for topping
🧈 Melted butter

Instructions

1- Activate Yeast:

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of warm water, 1/4 cup of whole milk, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of yeast. Mix well and let it rest for approximately 5 minutes until the yeast activates and a foam forms, doubling in size.

2- Prepare Dough:

Add the remaining sugar, 4 eggs, and 7 cups of all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until the ingredients are well combined. Incorporate 3/4 cup of margarine or butter and 1 tablespoon of orange zest. Continue mixing until you achieve a smooth, sticky dough.

3- Dough Rising:

Cover the dough with a cloth and allow it to rise in a warm area (around 70°F) for 20 minutes or until it doubles in size.

4- Make Decorating Paste:

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of shortening, 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1.5 cups of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and the egg whites. Mix until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.

5- Shape Bread:

Reserve approximately 1/5 of the dough for decorative "bones." Form the remaining dough into balls according to your preferred size (up to 16 regular-sized Conchas).

6- Prepare Baking Sheet:

Grease a baking sheet with shortening. Place dough balls on the sheet, ensuring adequate space between each as they will expand.

7- Flatten Dough:

Lightly grease your palms with shortening and gently press each ball until slightly flattened.

8- Decorate Bread:

Lay two strips of parchment paper crossed on each piece, then cover with a flattened circle of decorating paste. Remove parchment, place dough "bones" on top in a cross pattern, adding a small dough ball at the center.

9- Bake:

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the Conchas de Muerto for 20-24 minutes until the bread and decorating paste are golden brown. For larger pieces, bake for an additional 2-5 minutes.

10- Finish:
- Brush each Concha de Muerto with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
Total Time: 50-54 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 16 regular-sized Conchas.
Equipment: Mixing bowls, baking sheet, oven, parchment paper

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