Soft, golden Italian cream buns, Maritozzi are made with fluffy brioche dough, filled with sweet whipped cream, and topped with powdered sugar—a Rome-inspired treat!
In a large bowl or in a bowl of a stand mixer, place flour, sugar, yeast, salt and stir. Make a well and add milk, honey, egg, vanilla extract, oil, melted butter and orange/lemon zest. Mix until dough is formed. Knead the dough for 7-8 minutes, until smooth, soft and elastic. If the dough is too hard/dry – add 2-3 tablespoons of milk.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Divide the dough into X pieces (80g), roll each piece into a ball. Arrange the balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them to rise. Cover with a clean towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
In a small bowl whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of milk. Brush each bun with the egg wash.
Bake the buns for 15 minutes, Until golden.
Allow to cool completely.
Make the cream: in a large bowl whip heavy cream, vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag.
Slice each bun across the top, without cutting the base. Fill each bun with the cream and smooth it out with a spatula.
Top each bun with powdered sugar and serve.
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Best flour for Maritozzo:
All-Purpose Flour: Great for a tender and soft bun, easy to find.
Bread Flour: Perfect for chewy, structured buns with a fluffy texture.
00 Flour: The most authentic choice for light, delicate Italian recipes.