Shell Shaped Mexican Sweet Bread

There are many kinds of Mexican pan dulce ‘sweet bread”, and conchas are the most popular type of pan dulce in my family. Growing up, this classic Mexican sweet bread was fun to eat. I picked off and ate the shell-shaped topping before dipping the sweet brioche-like bread into a cup of hot chocolate. Our family always purchased conchas at the local panadería (Mexican bakery) in southern Texas. I have lived away from Texas for many years, but I enjoy baking a fresh batch at home. There are m