Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Maritozzi, traditional Italian cream buns that are a perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and fluffy. These buns are a delightful treat for any occasion, whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or as a special dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, sugar, salt, egg, butter, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix and knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1½ hours or until doubled.
- Bun Formation: Punch down the dough and divide into 8 portions. Shape into oval buns and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Cream Filling: Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Slice the buns lengthwise, fill with whipped cream, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For added richness, brush the buns with a simple syrup while warm.
- You can infuse the cream with a touch of liqueur like amaretto or vanilla bean paste for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
