Description
Mother?s Day Maritozzi are delightful Italian sweet buns filled with luscious whipped cream, perfect for celebrating the special moms in our lives. These pillowy treats boast a delicate sweetness and creamy richness, making them an irresistible addition to any brunch or dessert table. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create cherished memories as you bake these scrumptious delights at home.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (110?F)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until bubbly (about 5 minutes). Melt butter and let cool.
- Combine Ingredients: Add flour, sugar, eggs, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined; knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Shape Your Buns: Punch down the dough gently, divide into eight pieces, and shape into balls. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Final Rise: Cover buns with a towel and let rise for another 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350?F.
- Bake and Fill: Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly, slice open, and fill with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg