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Maritozzo — traditional dish from Rome, Italy
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾46gCarbs
🥑13gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️120 gServing

* Per serving · 120 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Maritozzo

How to order / say it
Say it Maritozzo — [mah-ree-TOH-tso]
Order I'd like a maritozzo, please.
Locally Vorrei un maritozzo, per favore.
Say locally

A soft Roman sweet bun filled with whipped cream, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Why try it?

Maritozzo is cherished in Roman culture, often enjoyed as a breakfast treat or during festive occasions. It highlights the Roman knack for satisfying sweets that balance richness and subtle sweetness.

How it tastes

The bun is light and airy with a subtle sweetness, filled generously with velvety, slightly sweetened whipped cream. Each bite offers a delightful blend of soft pastry and creamy filling.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Maritozzo has ancient origins, believed to date back to Roman times when sweetened breads were given to brides-to-be. The modern version with whipped cream became popular in the 19th century as a delectable bakery treat.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g all-purpose flour
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🌾 5 g yeast
  • 🥛 100 ml milk
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 🥛 200 ml whipped cream
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt, then add egg and milk to form a dough.
  2. 2 Incorporate butter until smooth, then proof until doubled in size.
  3. 3 Shape into buns, proof again, then bake until golden brown.
  4. 4 Cool buns, slice open, and fill with sweetened whipped cream.

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