Maritozzi or Maritozzo are beautiful and tasty Italian cream buns. It's a brioche-style soft and light bun that's divided in half and filled with whipped cream!
To make the buns, start by whisking 1 cup of lukewarm milk, yeast and honey in a large bowl. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Add the all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, salt, and remaining flour to the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle. Mix the ingredients on low speed until well combined. Add the eggs, orange zest and the saved yeast mixture and mix until smooth.
Using your silicone spatula scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Mix in one-half of the butter at a time in the mixer on low speed until it is well incorporated.
Add a small amount of oil to a large bowl and spread evenly. Move the dough to it and cover it with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Allow to rise for 1-1/2 hours
Place the dough on a work surface. Divide the dough into 10 same-size portions using a large chefs or regular kitchen knife. Each piece should be rolled into a ball using your palm.
Roll the dough using your hands. Gently press down on the two sides of each ball and create oval tapered shapes. Place the buns on the baking sheets and cover them with a towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in warm until they are puffy. Around 40 minutes.
Use a small knife to cut the buns vertically along the middle and split them, but not all the way. Fill the buns with whipped cream and serve right away.