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Municipio di Pordenone
Maritozzi
Ingredients:
3 ½ cups all purpose flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
1/2 cup warm whole milk
1 ½ cups raisins
1/4 cup candied orange peel
zest of 1 orange
For brushing:
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add the yeast to the warm milk together with a pinch of sugar.
Soak the raisins in warm water till softened (15-20 minutes).
In a mixer, add the flour, remaining sugar, salt, orange zest.
Add the milk mixture, eggs and butter, mix well for about 6-8 minutes.
Drain the raisins well.
Add the raisins and candied orange peel, mix till well incorporated.
The mixture should be soft. Spoon it in a buttered bowl, cover and let it rise till doubled, about
1 1/2 hours.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop out the dough and form it into round shapes, if necessary use a dusting of flour in your hands to prevent sticking. You should get 16 to 18 balls.
Place the balls well apart on prepared baking sheets, cover with plastic sheet and let it rise till doubled, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400.
Bake the maritozzi till golden brown, about 16 minutes. Do not let them darken too much.
Prepare the brushing syrup with the water, confectioner'sugar and vanilla.
Brush it over the maritozzi and serve warm.
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