The history of the concha dates back to the 18th century during the colonial era, when French, Spanish, and Italian bakers established themselves in Mexico or New Spain, bringing their recipes, like brioche and baguettes, with them.

Is Concha Mexican or French?

First, conchas are a type of pan dulce (sweet bread) that has been baked in Mexico due to the French influence on the bakeries during the Colonial period. They are called "conchas" because it is the Spanish word for shell and their shell-like pattern are commonly present.

What is the history of pan dulce?

It began when the Spanish introduced wheat in Mexico, during the time of the Conquest. ... In Mexico, the tradition of eating sweet pastries for breakfast or mid-afternoon snack, known as merienda, goes back to the 16th century. Pan dulce is considered to be a Mexican cuisine even though its origins are European.