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Conchas
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk, eggs and vanilla and mix to a shaggy dough, then knead for 10 minutes by hand, or 5 in a mixer, until smooth but sticky. Work in the butter a piece at a time and knead 5 to 8 minutes more, until glossy and stretchy.
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How long does Conchas take?
4 hr 5 min all in — 45 min prep, 20 min cook, 3 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 12 buns. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Kitchen scale, Baking tray, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
How much sugar?
100 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Vegetable shortening → Butter. Better flavour, slightly softer topping that spreads more. Bread flour → Plain flour. A softer, slightly flatter bun. Knead a little less.
Any tips from this recipe?
Make the dough the night before and let it rise slowly in the fridge. Cold dough is easier to shape. Conchas stale within a day. Warm leftovers in the oven for a few minutes, or split and toast them.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.