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Authentic Roman Maritozzi

An authentic Roman maritozzi is a whipped cream-filled sweet bun that is soft, sweet and luscious to enjoy as a breakfast treat, no travel to Rome required!

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Resting Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 6 buns
Calories: 446 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup + 3 tablespoons whole milk (lukewarm) (105 grams total, if you double the recipe then double this amount)
  • ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 cups +2½ tablespoons flour 00 (270 grams total, if you double the recipe then double this amount)
  • 3½ tablespoons fine sugar (divided)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 3½ tablespoons butter (softened)
  • ½ tablespoon orange or lemon zest (I used orange)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (if you use unsalted butter then add ½ teaspoon of salt)
EGG WASH
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
SUGAR SYRUP
  • ½ cup water
  • 3-4 tablespoons granulated sugar
FOR THE CREAM FILLING
  • 1 cup cream (whole, heavy or whipping cream at least 30% fat content)
  • 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar (sifted) (I used 1 tablespoon)
EXTRAS
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl mix together the milk and 1½ teaspoons of sugar, sprinkle the yeast on top and let sit for 10 minutes, then mix together.
  2. In the stand mixer add the flour, zest, remaining sugar, salt, egg, vanilla and yeast mixture, knead on low speed then increase the speed and knead for up to 7 minutes. Add the butter and knead again for approximately 10-15 minutes, until the dough stops sticking to the side of the bowl and is soft, smooth and elastic.
  3. Scrape the dough into a lightly buttered bowl to rise in a warm draft free area for approximately 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  4. Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface, divide into 6 parts and shape into a slightly oval shape. Place the buns on a parchment paper lined baked sheet, cover and let rise in a warm draft free area until doubled, approximately 1½ hours.
  5. Pre-heat the oven to 350F/180C.
  6. Brush the buns with the egg wash and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and baked through. Remove from the oven, move immediately to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Brush the completely cooled buns with the sugar syrup, cut each bun on a slight angle be careful not to cut all the way through, fill the open area with an abundant amount of whipped cream, smooth out the whipped cream with a blunt knife so it is even with the outside of the maritozzi. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately. Enjoy!
FOR THE EGG WASH
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  1. In a small bowl, beat together the egg and milk until combined well.
FOR THE CREAM FILLING
  1. In a large bowl whip the cream until soft peaks appear then add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until thick peaks appear.

Notes

  • The dough can also be left to rise overnight in the fridge.
  • The dough can also be left to rise overnight in the fridge.
  • Once the maritozzi are filled with cream, they should be served and eaten immediately. Plan on making them and enjoying them the same day!
  • Unfilled sweet buns can be frozen. Cool completely then wrap in plastic wrap and then foil to prevent freezer burn. Store frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before filing with whipped cream.

Nutrition Information

Calories 446kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 95mg (4%) Potassium 132mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 905IU (18%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6buns

Amount Per Serving

Calories 446

% Daily Value*

Calories 446kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Potassium 132mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 905IU 18%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.