Maritozzi con la panna
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4.5
Maritozzi con la panna
Description
This recipe combines sifted all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, vanilla, scalded milk, fresh yeast, and egg yolks to create a sticky dough that is kneaded and left to rise for several hours. After the initial rise, the dough is shaped into small balls and allowed a second rise before baking at 355°F. Brushing the buns with reserved egg whites before baking creates a gentle sheen on their surface.
Once baked and cooled, the buns are sliced across the top and filled generously with fresh whipped cream sweetened lightly with powdered sugar and dusted with cocoa powder. The contrast of the soft, slightly sweet bread and the airy cream filling provides a rich but delicate balance. This dessert is typical of certain Italian traditions and offers a charming presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 lb all-purpose flour sifted
- 1/2 /2 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 egg reserve the whites, yolk
- 7 oz milk scalded
- 1 1/2 /2 tbsp fresh yeast
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 16 oz fresh cream
Instructions
- Add the yeast to 1/4 cup of lukewarm water.
- Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the yeast, egg yolks, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt and stir until you get a sticky smooth dough, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a lightly floured large plastic container with lid, and let it rise for 4 hours.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- With lightly oiled hands, form the dough into little ping-pong-sized balls and place on the baking sheet. Cover gently with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for an additional 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 355°F.
- When doubled in size, brush the buns very gently with the egg whites, covering the entire surface of the buns.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Remove and let cool on a wire rack.
- Measure the cream and powdered sugar into a large bowl and whip with a whisk for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes whipped cream.
- Slice each bun across the top, fill with fresh whipped cream, and top with additional powdered sugar and the cocoa powder.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 805IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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