5 from 4 votes
Maritozzo Sweet Buns
This Italian sweet bread is tender, fluffy and has a rich creamy filling.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings:
4
Calories:
1139 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 lb. all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 c. milk any kind
- 2 egg
- 2/3 butter stick; unsalted or vegan butter
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1/2 tbsp. honey
- 5 tsp. fresh yeast
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- orange zest from 1
For the glaze:
- 1 egg lightly beaten, white
For the cream filling:
- 1 c. mascarpone cheese
- 1 c. red ale
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. cream fresh; or dairy alternative
Instructions
- Assemble the ingredients before you begin.
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To make the maritozzi:
- Mix 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon flour with 1/2 cup milk and 2½ teaspoons crumbled yeast. Let rise until it doubles in volume, about 30 minutes.
- Chop the butter into 1/4-inch cubes. Mix the yeast starter with the sugar, honey, flour, and the remaining yeast and milk until it is smooth and elastic.
- Stir in the eggs, then add the butter, salt, and orange zest. Knead until smooth, then transfer to a fresh bowl, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and let the dough rise again until it doubles in volume (about another 30 minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Shape the leavened dough into a large loaf, then divide it length wise into two elongated loaves, and then divide and shape each of these into small oval shapes.
- Brush the maritozzi with the glaze and let rise for about 25-30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for five minutes, then at 340°F for 10 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool.
To make the filling:
- Combine the mascarpone with 1/2 cup sugar. Add the cream and whip until just creamy. Over-whipping will make the cream split.
- In a small saucepan, combine the beer, 1 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Boil for one minute.
To dress the maritozzi:
- Cut the maritozzi in half and longitudinally, leaving them just hinged together. Do not cut into the base.
- Gently open the maritozzi. Brush the inside with the beer syrup and fill with cream.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1139kcal
(57%)
Carbohydrates
160g
(53%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
187mg
(62%)
Sodium
479mg
(20%)
Potassium
320mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
69g
(138%)
Vitamin A
1484IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
203mg
(20%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1139kcal | 57% |
| Carbohydrates | 160g | 53% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 479mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 69g | 138% |
| Vitamin A | 1484IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.