Description
Maritozzi, beloved Roman sweet rolls, showcase pillowy enriched dough filled with luscious whipped cream. Pastry chefs craft these delicate Italian treats with passion, inviting you to savor authentic Roman bakery traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml/16 fl oz) heavy whipping cream (35%)
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml/2 fl oz) powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- Amarena cherries (optional, for topping)
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and yeast, creating a central well for wet ingredients.
- Moisture Integration: Add lukewarm milk and egg yolks, using the dough hook to blend until a cohesive mixture forms, incorporating orange zest, vanilla bean seeds, and honey for aromatic depth.
- Butter Incorporation: Gradually introduce room-temperature butter and sea salt, kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes silky, smooth, and develops a subtle sheen.
- First Proofing: Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm space until volume triples, approximately 2 hours.
- Shaping: Gently deflate dough, divide into 12 portions, and roll into smooth, taut balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with ample spacing.
- Second Proofing: Cover dough balls and allow a second rise for 1 hour, then brush with egg wash.
- Baking Process: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown, ensuring a hollow sound when tapped.
- Cooling and Filling: Let buns cool completely on a wire rack, then whip cream with powdered sugar to create a stable, luxurious filling.
- Final Assembly: Slice buns horizontally, pipe cream generously, nestle amarena cherries within, and dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure milk temperature is exactly between 105-110°F for perfect yeast activation.
- Kneading Technique: Develop gluten structure by stretching and folding dough consistently, creating a silky, smooth texture that’s essential for soft buns.
- Rising Environment: Choose a warm, draft-free spot like a turned-off oven with a pan of hot water to help dough rise evenly and rapidly.
- Cream Stability: Whip heavy cream just before filling to maintain peak structure and prevent weeping, ensuring a luxurious and stable cream filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg