Concha
_02.JPG) Concha sold in Mexico City | |
| Place of origin | Mexico |
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| Associated cuisine | Mexican cuisine |
Concha (Spanish, 'shell'), plural conchas, is a traditional Mexican sweet bread roll (pan dulce). Conchas get their name from their round shape and their striped, seashell-like appearance. A concha consists of two parts, a sweetened bread roll, and a crunchy topping (composed of flour, butter, and sugar).[1] Conchas are commonly found throughout Mexico (and its diaspora) in panaderias
History[edit]
The exact origin of the concha is unknown. Many believe that it dates back to the colonial period, and was introduced by French bakers who settled in Mexico.[1] [2] The first recorded recipe for the sweet bread is from 1820. [3] Through migration, the sweet bread has spread through Central, South, and North America.[1]
The present[edit]
In recent years, conchas have gained visibility outside of Mexico. A "concha bun burger" won the James Beard Foundation's Blended Burger Project in 2016.[4] With many bakeries reimagining the concept of a concha, the sweet bread has also received a high amount of attention on social media.[5]
Conchas can now be found packaged in grocery stores across Central, South, and North America. [6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Galarza, Daniela (February 19, 2016). "Mexican Conchas: The Cookie-Topped Bread With a Mysterious Past". Eater. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- ^ Morris, C. (December 8, 2022). "Conchas: The Beautiful Shell-Inspired Mexican Sweet Bread". Tasting Table. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Sonorakitchen (November 18, 2022). "History of Pan Dulce: How It's Made And How It's Shared". Medium. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "The Concha Burger Recipe". James Beard Foundation. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ Cintron, Daniela (November 29, 2023). "A symbol of Latinidad, conchas look a little different in Atlanta". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Salazar, Marisel (June 26, 2019). "How the Mexican Concha Is Going Mainstream". Thrillist. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
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