Conchas are an iconic and traditional pan dulce that are a favorite among Mexicans, that's why we can play with different shapes and make them fun. Don't miss out on this recipe for conchas turned into emojis!
For the conchas: Mix flour, salt, and yeast. Add milk and San Juan® egg. Knead until incorporated. Add sugar divided into two and mix thoroughly. Add butter little by little and mix until a smooth and elastic dough is formed. Let rest and rise for 1 hour until doubled in size. Punch down dough.
For the crust: Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla, egg, and vegetable shortening thoroughly until a homogenous dough is formed. Divide dough and stain it with food coloring to make the emoji faces. Use yellow for the base, dark brown for the eyes and mouth, and pink for the tongue.
Roll out yellow crust dough with a rolling pin to a 0.07-inch thickness and cut discs that will be placed on the conchas. Form the eyes, mouths, and tongues with your hands.
Divide concha dough into 1.4-ounce portions and ball. Spread a bit of vegetable shortening and place crust disc on top. Top with eyes, mouth, and tongue figures. Using your palm, press lightly and let rest for 20 minutes.
Bake at 356 °F for about 25 minutes. Remove emoji conchas from oven and let cool.
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