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1. Assemble the ingredients before you begin.

To make the maritozzi:

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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. 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.
5. Brush the maritozzi with the glaze and let rise for about 25-30 minutes.
6. 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:

1. Combine the mascarpone with 1/2 cup sugar. Add the cream and whip until just creamy. Over-whipping will make the cream split.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the beer, 1 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Boil for one minute.

To dress the maritozzi:

1. Cut the maritozzi in half and longitudinally, leaving them just hinged together. Do not cut into the base.
2. Gently open the maritozzi. Brush the inside with the beer syrup and fill with cream.
3. Serve warm.