Mexico Β· North America
Concha
Also known as Pan dulce
A Mexican pan dulce bun capped with a shell-patterned sugar-paste topping scored to resemble a seashell (concha), one of Mexico's most iconic sweet breads.
Method
Enriched Bake, Cookie-Topped
Hydration
55%
water to flour
Glycemic index
69
Medium GI
Energy
370 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 7
- crispiness
- 3
- chewiness
- 3
- aroma
- 7
- moistness
- 6
Scale 0β10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 370 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g |
| of which sugars | 22 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Sodium | 260 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Shell-patterned sugar crust
- Soft sweet bun
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Milk
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sugar
- Fat / Butter
- Egg
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