Freshly baked bread, still warm and so fragrant, is undoubtedly one of the best things in the world. But what happens when, after a few days, it loses its initial fragrance? Certainly, it should not be thrown away!!
Stale bread in the kitchen is a great resource; you can prepare delicious bruschetta, flavored croutons to make soups and stews even more appetizing, and, with just the crust, make breadcrumbs for crispy coatings. However, the most common use in the kitchen is related to the preparation of meatballs or various vegetable balls, such as eggplant balls or, more simply, delicious bread balls.
Small spheres of stale bread crumbs, flavored with garlic and parsley and enriched with egg and grated cheese, which you can fry and serve as finger food during an appetizer or as a second course accompanied by a fresh salad.
Are you ready to prepare them with me?
So…Let’s cook and eat!
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- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz stale bread
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan (or Pecorino)
- to taste chopped parsley
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste breadcrumbs (if necessary)
- to taste seed oil (for frying)
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Pan
Steps
To prepare the bread balls, first remove the crust from the stale bread, cut the crumb into small pieces, place it in a bowl, and cover it with milk. Let it rest for 5 minutes, occasionally stirring and mashing the crumb with a fork.
At this point, pour the contents of the bowl into a strainer and let any excess milk drain, then squeeze the crumb with your hands.
Put the squeezed crumb back in the bowl and add the egg, crushed garlic, chopped parsley, grated cheese, and finally salt and pepper.
If the mixture is too soft, add a little breadcrumbs and form your bread balls of about 1 oz each.
Deep-fry them in seed oil, at a temperature of 340°F – 355°F, until they are evenly golden, turning them in the oil with the help of a slotted spoon.
When they are ready, place them on a tray lined with absorbent paper to remove excess oil, then serve them hot accompanied by your favorite sauces 😋.
