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Homemade Italian Maritozzi: Sweet Buns with a Love Story in Every Bite
There’s something truly magical about a soft, slightly sweet bun filled with luscious whipped cream—especially when it carries a centuries-old Italian love story within it. Meet Maritozzi (pronounced mah-ree-TOHT-tsee), the beloved Roman sweet bun that’s as rich in history as it is in flavor.
These pillowy delights are traditionally enjoyed for breakfast in Rome, often alongside a cappuccino, and are famously associated with romance and indulgence. Whether you’re craving an authentic taste of Italy or looking for your next baking adventure, homemade Maritozzi are guaranteed to win hearts.
🥖 What Are Maritozzi?
Maritozzi are soft, enriched sweet buns—lightly flavored with orange zest or vanilla, sometimes with a hint of honey—sliced open and filled generously with whipped cream. Their texture is airy and tender, somewhere between a brioche and a milk bun.
But it’s not just about taste—Maritozzi carry a story. In ancient times, Roman men gave these buns to their sweethearts as a token of affection. In fact, the name comes from the Italian word marito, meaning “husband.” Legend has it that a man would propose by hiding a ring inside the bun. If she said yes, she got a husband and a dessert. Sweet, right?
🍊 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the dough:
- 3 ½ cups (450 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk
- 1 egg + 1 yolk (save the white for brushing)
- Zest of 1 orange (or lemon)
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ tsp salt
For the filling:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
👩🍳 How to Make Homemade Maritozzi
Step 1: Activate the yeast
Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Make the dough
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, orange zest, and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture, honey, egg, and yolk. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough (by hand or mixer) for 8–10 minutes. Add softened butter gradually until fully incorporated and the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doub
