Conchas

Ingredients

• 1 cup Hygeia whole milk, divided
• 3 teaspoons dry active yeast
• 5 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 large eggs cracked into a small bowl
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla paste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
• 2 1/4 cup flour
• 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste
• 1 cup vegetable shortening, cubed