This easy-to-make Chocolate Conchas recipe uses cocoa powder for a delightful twist on the traditional concha dough. With a rich chocolate flavor, these sweet breads are perfect to enjoy with coffee.
1: Activate the yeast by mixing it with 1 tablespoon of sugar and warm milk. Let it sit until bubbly.
2: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3: In another bowl, mix eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, and the activated yeast mixture.
4: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5: Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
6: Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
7: Prepare the topping by mixing unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until crumbly.
8: Once the dough has risen, shape it into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
9: Apply the topping to each dough ball.
10: Let the shaped conchas rise again for about 20 minutes in a warm area.
11: Preheat the oven and bake the conchas until golden brown.
