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Red Velvet Conchas with Cream Cheese Topping
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Red Velvet Conchas with Cream Cheese Topping

3 h 20 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @ivymade_3 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • warm water (warm)Other120 ml
  • milk (warmed to 105-110°F)Dairy240 ml
  • eggs (room temperature)Dairy3 pieces
  • unsalted butter (softened)Dairy113 g
  • granulated sugar (packed)Pantry100 g
  • white vinegarPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices6 g
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml
  • red food gel coloringOther30 ml
  • active dry yeast (2 packets)Pantry14 g
  • all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)Grains690 g
  • cocoa powderPantry15 g
  • vegetable shortening (or softened unsalted butter)Pantry100 g
  • powdered confectioners' sugarPantry60 g
  • all-purpose flour (for the topping)Grains90 g
  • vanilla extract (for the topping)Pantry1 ml
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy28 g
  • salt (pinch, for the topping)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

343kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Baking tray ×2
  • Rolling pin
  • Kitchen scale
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Bloom the yeast

    • Heat the milk in the microwave for about a minute until it reaches 105-110°F.
    • Stir a teaspoon of the sugar and the yeast into the warm milk.
    • Let it sit until foaming, then it is ready to use.
    Step 1

  2. Make the dough

    • In the stand mixer bowl, combine the water, milk with yeast, eggs, butter, sugar, salt, vinegar, red food gel, cocoa powder and the flour.
    • Mix with the dough hook until it starts to come together, adding more flour gradually if needed until the dough is smooth, slightly sticky and pulls away from the sides.
    • Knead on high speed until elastic.
    Step 2

  3. First rise

    • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a damp towel.
    • Let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
    Step 3

  4. Shape the dough

    • Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface.
    • Divide into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a smooth ball, using as little flour as possible.
    • Place the balls on parchment-lined baking sheets with space between them, cover with plastic wrap and a damp towel and let rise.
    Step 4

  5. Make the topping

    • Beat the shortening, powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla until fluffy.
    • Add the flour and salt, mix, then knead by hand into a smooth dough.
    • Roll out to ¼ inch thick, cut into 4-inch circles and lightly score lines on top with a knife. Re-roll scraps as needed.
    Step 5

  6. Top the conchas

    • Place one topping circle on each risen dough ball, pressing gently so it adheres.
    Step 6

  7. Bake

    • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
    • Bake the conchas, rotating the pans halfway through, until set and lightly golden.
    Step 7
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