📋 Recipe Roman Sweet Buns With Whipped Cream

Maritozzi are delightful Italian sweet buns that have been enjoyed since the Middle Ages. Originating from ancient Rome, these football-shaped brioche-style buns are beloved in the Eternal City and beyond. You'll find them in coffee shops throughout the Lazio region in Central Italy, often filled with whipped cream to create Maritozzi Con La Panna.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword maritozzi, Roman sweet buns, sweet buns

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Resting time 2 30

Total Time 3 10

Servings buns

Calories 410kcal

Author Laura Tobin

Equipment

Ingredients

Buns

2 cup Manitoba flour
4 tablespoon Sugar
1 pkg yeast 2 tbsp
1 pinch Salt
¼ cup Milk
1 fresh eggs
3 tablespoon Butter at room temperature
1 lemon zest
1 orange zest

Egg wash

1 egg yolk
2 tablespoon milk

Filling

1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Making the Dough

In the large bowl of a stand mixer, start by mixing the dry ingredients: the flour, the sugar, the yeast, and the lemon and orange zest
2 cup Manitoba flour, 4 tablespoon Sugar, 1 pkg yeast, 1 pinch Salt, 1 lemon zest, 1 orange zest
Add the egg and mix with the dough hook, starting at a low speed and gradually increasing to medium speed.
1 fresh eggs
Once the ingredients are combined, gradually pour in the milk in a steady stream
¼ cup Milk
Knead the dough until a smooth, stretchy dough forms that clean the sides of the bowl.
Gradually add in the butter and continue to knead until it's fully incorporated.
3 tablespoon Butter
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and let it rest for 2 hours in a warm place

Shaping them

Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces on a lightly floured work surface.
Roll each portion into an oval shape.
Place the shaped dough pieces onto a lined baking sheet on a baking tray, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.
Brush the tops of the buns with egg wash to give them a shiny, golden appearance.
1 egg yolk, 2 tablespoon milk
Cover the shaped dough with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let them rise for 30-45 minutes until slightly puffy.

Preparing the Filling

Chill a mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
Pour the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract into the chilled bowl.
1 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon icing sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Beat the mixture at medium-high speed until it forms stiff peaks.
Cover the whipped cream and refrigerate until you're ready to fill the buns.

Baking and Filling

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bake the Maritozzi for 18-22 minutes, or until they're golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
Allow the buns to cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
Use a serrated knife to make a lengthwise slit on the top of each bun, cutting about halfway down but keeping the bun intact.
Fill a piping bag with the chilled whipped cream, and use it to pipe the cream into the slit of each bun.
Optionally, dust the filled Maritozzi with powdered sugar for an additional touch of sweetness.
Serve your delicious Maritozzi and the delightful combination of soft, sweet bun and creamy filling!

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