Fluffy, Crunchy Conchas with Fany Gerson

Get the recipe for Conchas: bakewith.us/ConchasRecipeYT
More great pan dulce recipes: bakewith.us/PanDulceRecipesYT
Learn about Fany Gerson: www.fanygerson.com
Pastry chef Fany Gerson visits the King Arthur studio to teach us how to make conchas - perhaps the most iconic pan dulce of all time. Beloved in Mexico, conchas have risen in popularity in the U.S. as well; their lightly crunchy decorated toppings are as fun to make as they are delicious to eat. Try them with bread flour for more rise and chew!
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King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour: bakewith.us/BreadFlourConchasYT
Mexican Vanilla Extract: bakewith.us/MexicanVanillaExt...
SAF Red Instant Yeast: bakewith.us/SAFInstantYeastCo...
Cocoa Powder: bakewith.us/TripleCocoaBlendYT
Credits
Host: Fany Gerson
Producer: Tucker Adams
Chapters
0:00-0:44: Introduction to Conchas
0:45-1:40: Step 1 - Make the Starter
1:41-4:14: Step 2 - Make the Dough
4:15-6:00: Step 3 - Make the Topping
6:01-7:43: Step 4 - Divide the Dough and Shape into Rounds
7:44-11:29: Step 5 - Finish the Conchas with the Topping
11:30-12:33: Step 6 - Cut Designs Into the Topping
12:34-13:03: Step 7 - Proof the Conchas
13:04: Enjoy Conchas, the Beautiful and Delicious Pan Dulce

[@salishseaquest7952]

More Fany, please. What a relaxed and comfortable teaching style. Loved every moment and can hardly wait to try this recipe at home.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We're so glad you enjoyed this video! Fany is such a delight. 🧡 -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@aileensmith3062]

YUM and now ANOTHER addition to our King Arthur list of delicious breads!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We're glad you're excited to give these a try, Aileen! Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@brianaguirre1]

Fanny was such an amazing teacher! Definitely going to make these for my family who love conchas.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

She really is! 😊 -👩‍🍳Kat

[@alexandravelazquez5584]

Yaaay! Fany is such a great teacher, I've been making her pan de muerto (day of the dead bread) for three years now since she had a video on Food 52. I'm glad to see her on this channel :)

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

She was SO wonderful to creature fun treats with 🧡 Happy baking, Alexandra! -🍮Nicole

[@RafaelIraan]

King Arthur sin duda la mejor harina, con ella preparo mis Panes Mexicanos y Brioche, 👏👏💖 le aporta sabor y calidad ❤

[@DebWashington]

I checked the like button just when it started. Anything you make is going to look delicious and taste delicious, thank you.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

🥰🥰🥰 -🍮Kat

[@hersheyybar]

I really enjoyed Miss Fany's presentation. She was confident in how to present the topic and showed us her expertise.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

She really does such a wonderful job of explaining! 💛 -👩‍🍳Kat

[@leefugitt8062]

She is a wonderful teacher! More please!

[@sonofanderson]

Whoa, when she started shaping two at a time!

[@cherrylee1103]

conchas are my favorite sweet bread period.

[@Amapola454]

Gracias Fany!!

[@blueberryblues3365]

Great video Fany. You are a wonderful teacher. Xo

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We're glad you enjoyed this video! Fany really is such a wonderful baker and teacher! 🧡 -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@lbrakke]

Must try, these look delicious!!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Happy baking 🧡! -🍮Nicole

[@johannadiaz1652]

Omg I want some

[@carolynrogers5531]

I really want to try these!!!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We hope you do, Carolyn 🧡 We'd love to know how it goes! -🍮Nicole

[@gloriachamarro]

❤ LOVE FANY & her recipes!! Can’t wait to make these 😍 🐚 🍞

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Isn't she great? 😊 -👩‍🍳Kat

[@keegan0525]

This is literally my new favorite channel on KZbin

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Welcome, Marco! 😄 Anything you're prepping your kitchen for - yet? 😉 -🥐Lily

[@keegan0525]

@@KingArthurBakingCompany just made my first sourdough yesterday, but it only came out okay. 😅 Just came across your recipe for pan de champagne and I cannot wait to give that a try! Bought 2 bags of your bread flour to give me room for some practice. 🙏

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We hope you enjoy that recipe! Be sure to check out Martin's video and blog that walk you through the recipe for extra tips! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@basauyeuthuong2278]

Share how to make delicious and beautiful cakes my friend !👍❤️

[@rpastore5429]

Hi Fany. I'm going to try making these in the next couple of weeks. I'm curious though, have you ever tried making these starting with a Tangzhong? I've been doing that when making cinnamon rolls.

[@pde442]

Awesome video

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Aw, thanks! 😊 -👩‍🍳Kat

[@kathrynmoll86]

Your conchas look marvelously delicious! I can only imagine how lovely they must be to bite into and enjoy! I think I may have to side with your mom. Who can resist a crisp cookie topping?! I am going to add this recipe to my holiday goodies! Thank you so much for sharing your delight!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We're glad these could catch your eye, Kathryn! We can't wait to hear what you think -- happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@alessaskitchen]

귀여워요🤗

[@sharonchavarria6586]

I love your tutorial. Do you have the exact measurements? Thank you

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Sharon! You can find the full recipe linked in the video description. Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@karencox5913]

I do love them 👩🏽‍🍳 too. This is the first time I’ve ever seen them made. I have a hard time knowing the chocolate from cinnamon. Is it safe to say that the grocery market usually has cinnamon? I’m not supposed to have cinnamon but I can have chocolate. How do I know when the bakery section is not available to ask or they don’t know themselves?

[@kkattrap]

I've made a pretty good vegan brioche with aquafaba. This recipe sounds like a something that might work too.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

That sounds fascinating! If you give it a try, do let us know how it turns out, we're quite curious! 💛 -👩‍🍳Kat

[@esmeraldarodriguez7012]

Fany, if I wanted to make pan de anise could I use the same recipe?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Esmeralda! That's not something we've tried ourselves but this enriched dough is very versatile so we don't see why it wouldn't work out! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@jeffforbess6802]

Could you do a snickerdoodle concha?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Check out the tips from our bakers at the bottom of the Conchas recipe linked in the video description! There's a tip at the bottom for making a cinnamon topping. Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@jonhilderbrand4615]

Well, I know you said to resist adding flour, but after about 20 minutes in the mixer, mine never came together into a dough I could work with. I let it proof for an hour anyway, but still got a very sticky dough I couldn't even roll into balls. I've put it all back in the mixer wit a little more flour, and I'll let it proof again and see what I get. I'll keep you posted!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We're looking forward to it, Jon! -🍮Nicole

[@lanenaklk]

Can you do with a gulten free flour

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Anna! Check out our Gluten-Free Conchas recipe: www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/gluten-free-conchas-recipe -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@natalyfonseca6390]

The topping portion was not doughy like in your video. Mine was more granular even with weighing the ingredients, or is that how it should be?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Nataly! We wonder if your topping was under mixed? It should be the consistency of a soft sugar cookie dough. We hope this can help for future baking adventures! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@jonhilderbrand4615]

I have the same problem. I've put it in the fridge for a few minutes... we'll see how that works.

[@cuppajavaplease]

These look delicious. All the conchas I've eaten have been very dry.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

These will be the game changer! Happy baking 🧡✨ -🍮Nicole

[@jeffforbess6802]

The Pig! Make the pig! Marranito, marranito,

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hey Jeff! Check out Fany's recipe for Puerquitos here: www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/puerquitos-piggies-recipe These are such a fun bake! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@chadosagano6290]

I know what I'm making tomorrow! Happy Hispanic Heritage month!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

💗💗💗 -👩‍🍳Kat