Conchas Rellenas

Conchas rellenas are a traditional Mexican sweet bread filled with a delicious pastry cream.

Ingredients - Serves 12

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions.
Shape each portion into a round ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Using a sharp knife, make a crisscross pattern on the top of each dough ball.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove the conchas from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, slice each concha in half horizontally.
Fill each concha with a generous amount of pastry cream.
Dust the tops of the conchas with powdered sugar before serving.