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Conchas with Cardamom, Cocoa Powder, Coconut Oil

Whenever we got to the Mexican market, the boys beg and plead for to get conchas .   Yeasty, sweet, and colorful. I see the appeal. And I've always had it on my list of to-makes. Whenever I have the urge to make something Mexican, I usually go to Girlichef's blog ; it's an incredible resource and a constant source of inspiration for me. I started with her recipe: here . I adapted - to my detriment - because my topping wasn't quite right*, but it was still delicious! Conchas  (Mexican Sweet Rolls) Adapted from Girlichef's recipe post Dough 1 T active dry yeast 1/2 C warm water 1/2 C warm milk 1/3 C organic granulated sugar 1/3 C coconut oil 1 egg 4 C white whole wheat flour dash of ground nutmeg dash of ground cardamom Topping 1/2 C butter, softened 2/3 C organic powdered sugar 1 C white whole wheat flour 2 T unsweetened cocoa powder In a large mixing bowl stir together yeast and warm water, let bloom for five m...