Authentic Roman Maritozzi
Oct 11, 2024 12:35 PM
An authentic Roman maritozzi is a whipped cream-filled sweet bun that is soft, sweet and luscious. Learn how to make this iconic Italian pastry right at home to enjoy as a breakfast treat, no travel to Rome required!
When one thinks of Italian Roman cuisine, pasta might often come to mind first, but these authentic Roman maritozzi are not to be missed! Maritozzo (singular) is an Italian cream filled bun sold all over the city in local pastry shops and cafes.
Similar to brioche, or my Italian Easter bread, the buns are made with an enriched dough containing eggs, butter and sugar. The sweet bun is then filled with an abundance of fresh whipped cream then dusted with powdered sugar. They are soft, fluffy and have world-class taste!
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
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
265 minutes
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