Authentic Roman Maritozzi

by Glyn Dexter-3 May 2026Medium

Prep Time40 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time55 min

Servings6

An authentic Roman maritozzi is a whipped cream-filled sweet bun that is soft, sweet and luscious to enjoy as a breakfast treat, no travel to Rome required!

Method

0
Mix milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar, sprinkle yeast on top, let sit for 10 minutes, then mix.
1
In a stand mixer, add flour, zest, remaining sugar, salt, egg, vanilla, and yeast mixture. Knead on low speed, then increase speed and knead for up to 7 minutes.
2
Add butter and knead again for 10-15 minutes until dough is soft, smooth, and elastic.
3
Scrape dough into a lightly buttered bowl to rise in a warm area for 2 hours or until doubled.
4
Move dough to a floured surface, divide into 6 parts, shape into ovals, place on a parchment-lined sheet, cover, and let rise for 1 1/2 hours.
5
Preheat oven to 180C.
6
Brush buns with egg wash and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
7
Brush cooled buns with sugar syrup, cut each bun slightly, fill with whipped cream, smooth cream with a knife, dust with powdered sugar, and serve immediately.