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Abuelita Conchas

The Daily Meal Staff|April 26, 2020 11:27 am EST

Abuelita Conchas

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These traditional Mexican sweet bread rolls are so easy to make and even more delicious when paired with a cup of hot chocolate.Recipe courtesy of Nestlé

Prep Time

30

minutes

Cook Time

20

minutes

Servings

12

Total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 packet active-dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil for oiling bowl
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup nestlé® abuelita™ granulated chocolate drink mix (or 1 tablet nestlé® abuelita™ authentic mexican hot chocolate drink, grated)

Directions

1. Combine yeast and water in a small bowl.
2. Let stand for at least 10 minutes until yeast turns foamy.
3. Place 2 cups flour on a working surface.
4. Make a well in the middle of flour and add sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Mix by hand, adding remaining flour ½ cup at a time until a smooth and sticky dough is formed.
6. Slowly add yeast mixture and milk to dough and knead for 5 to 7 minutes more until dough is completely smooth and elastic.
7. Shape the dough into a ball and transfer (crease side down) to a large oiled bowl.
8. Brush a small amount of oil, with hands, over surface of dough.
9. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm area for 2 ½ to 3 hours or until dough doubles in size.
10. Deflate dough by pressing with fingers.
11. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.
12. Beat butter with a hand mixer until smooth.
13. Add flour and NESTLÉ® ABUELITA™ Granulated Chocolate Drink Mix and continue beating until completely mixed and a paste is formed.
14. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
15. Divide dough into 12 balls and arrange on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
16. Press each ball down lightly.
17. Divide topping into 12 balls.
18. Form each ball of topping into a disk and press flat over each dough ball, covering as much of the surface as possible.
19. Cut lines through topping with a small knife or circle cutter, resembling a seashell or scallop.
20. Lightly cover baking sheets with plastic wrap and place them in a warm place.
21. Let rolls rise for about 1 hour or until double in size.
22. Preheat oven to 375° F.
23. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bread is golden brown.
24. Let cool on wire racks and serve.