Conchas. The History Behind The Most Popular Pan Dulce | WYKA

Pan dulce. The nostalgic treat seen at holiday gatherings and afternoon meriendas. Among the estimated 2,000 different types of pan dulce, by far the most iconic type that you’ll find at every panadería all across the Americas is the Concha or Conchita. But where did these seashell-styled sugar buns come from? It’s not like they just washed up on the beach and crawled into our ovens like most other little pouches of gluten. The history behind the baking of Mexico’s favorite treat is fascinating and spans multiple cultures. So tell me, what you know about Conchas?