Recipes Bread + Dough Vanilla Crust Dough Be the first to rate & review! Crunchy vanilla crust gives these sweet, brioche-like rolls their namesake seashell appearance. They are popular in Mexico for a light breakfast, served warm with a cup of coffee. This recipe, from Elena Reygadas at Panadería Rosetta in Mexico City, is lighter and more flavorful than other versions. By Elena Reygadas Updated on August 1, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Total Time: 15 mins Yield: 1 batch Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 1/4 ounces) 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 3/4 cup powdered sugar (about 3 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 vanilla bean pod, seeds scraped and pod discarded Directions Combine all ingredients in bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer. Beat on low speed until a smooth dough forms, about 2 minutes. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature until ready to use. Rate it Print