Homemade Maritozzi

Maritozzi are yeasted buns, split open and filled with copious amounts of freshly whipped cream. They are a long Roman tradition, once a Lenten indulgence (oxymoron alert!) but now commonly enjoyed for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The name “maritozzo” comes from the word “marito,” which means husband. In generations past, the story goes, husbands wo…