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Gradually add the softened butter, one small piece at a time, until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and elastic.","group":"Kneading","title":"Knead on medium speed","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Kneading"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled in size.","group":"Proofing","title":"Place the dough in a greased bowl","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Proofing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Divide the dough into 10 equal portions (about 80g each). Shape into smooth ovals and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 45-60 minutes.","group":"Shaping","title":"Divide the dough","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.","group":"Baking","title":"Preheat the oven","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"While buns cool, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.","group":"Filling Preparation","title":"While buns cool, whip the heavy cream","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Cut a deep V-shaped wedge out of the top of each cooled bun. Fill the cavity generously with the whipped cream and smooth the surface with a spatula.","group":"Assembly","title":"Cut a deep V-shaped wedge out of the top of each cooled bun","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Traditionally from Rome, these buns were often the only sweet allowed during Lent. Use a high-protein bread flour for the best structure. Ensure the cream is very cold before whipping to get the smoothest finish.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Roman","Italian"]},"course":["main","dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["stand mixer","baking sheet","parchment paper","wire cooling rack","offset spatula"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":10,"unit":"bun","note":"Large stuffed buns"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The buns can be baked a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. 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