One of the simplest, yet greatest, pleasures of living in Rome: taking a leisurely stroll to a local bakery of the likes of Regoli, indulging in a maritozzo for breakfast, and witnessing the Eternal City gradually awaken from its slumber.

Yes, the flaky cornetto and crunchy biscotti have their allure, but there’s something uniquely delightful in sinking your teeth into the sweet cloud that is a maritozzo, a soft, yeasty bun overflowing with a sumptuous mound of whipped cream.