{"id":2519,"date":"2026-06-02T04:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T04:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/theflavorindex\/?p=2519"},"modified":"2026-06-02T04:22:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T04:22:01","slug":"pumpkin-conchas-falls-sweetest-pillowy-mexican-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/theflavorindex\/2026\/06\/02\/pumpkin-conchas-falls-sweetest-pillowy-mexican-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin Conchas (Fall’s Sweetest, Pillowy Mexican Bread)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Conchas are Mexico’s most beloved sweet bread. This fall version adds pumpkin puree to the dough and pumpkin spice to the crackly topping. Soft, pillowy, and impossibly cozy. One bite and you’re at a Mexican panader\u00eda. Let’s bake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Makes 8 conchas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Dough:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 3\u00bd cups (440g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup (50g) sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 packet (2\u00bc tsp) instant yeast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup (120ml) warm milk (110\u00b0F \/ 45\u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup (120g) pumpkin puree (not pie filling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Topping (Pasta):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • \u00bd cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00be cup (150g) sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Orange food coloring (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Step 1: Make Dough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Whisk flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and pumpkin spice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Add warm milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a sticky dough forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Knead 8\u201310 minutes until smooth and elastic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Place in oiled bowl, cover, rise 1\u20132 hours until doubled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Step 2: Make Topping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Mix in flour and pumpkin spice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Add food coloring if using. Knead until smooth. Divide into 8 balls.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Step 3: Shape Conchas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Punch down dough. Divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Flatten a topping ball into a 3-inch disc. Place over dough ball, pressing gently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Use a concha cutter or knife to score a shell pattern (lines + curves).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Step 4: Second Rise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Place on baking sheets. Cover. Rise 1 hour until puffy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Step 5: Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Bake 18\u201320 minutes until golden brown on bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Step 6: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Cool on a rack. Serve with hot chocolate. Dip. Swoon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Prep Time:<\/strong> 30 min | Rise Time:<\/strong> 2\u20133 hours | Bake:<\/strong> 20 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Yield:<\/strong> 8 conchas | Difficulty:<\/strong> Medium (patience required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Counter (airtight):<\/strong> 3 days. Freezer:<\/strong> 3 months. Reheat in oven at 300\u00b0F for 5 minutes. Microwaving ruins the topping’s crackly texture. Best enjoyed with something warm to drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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