This soft sweet bread filled with fresh whipped cream would definitely give your Sunday an explosive start…as well as the right incentive for a running session before lunch!
This traditional sweet is originally from Rome.
Ingredients
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500 g white flour (type 0 or Manitoba)
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150 ml milk
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100 ml water
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50 g butter
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50 g sultana
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50 g pinenuts
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50 g candied fruits
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15 g fresh yeast
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2 egg yolks
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2 spoons honey
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2 spoons sugar
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1 pinch table salt
Preparation
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- – put the sultanas in a bowl and soak them in water;
- – in a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water with the sugar and the honey;
- – mix with around 100gr flour;
- – cover the obtained dough and let it rest for around 30 minutes;
- – add the remaining flour and the lukewarm milk to the dough;
- – add the drained sultanas, candied fruits and pine nuts;
- – add the egg yolks and mix well;
- – add the butter and mix well;
- – knead well for around 10 minutes, then cover the dough again and put it to rest for at least 2 hours or till it doubles in volume;
- – take the dough and form the maritozzi as in the picture;
- – spread on top a mix made of egg whites and a little sugar;
- – bake in pre heated oven at 180 degrees for about 20 minutes or till golden;
- – allow the maritozzi to cool down;
- – cut the top of the maritozzi;
- fill them with whipped fresh cream