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Bread Dumplings

Transform stale bread into a delicious meal and achieve zero waste in the kitchen with these amazing Bread Dumplings. Try them with your favorite sauce for a truly satisfying dish you won't regret!
Recipe Bread Dumplings
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 20 minutes
  • Cooking 10 minutes
  • Servings for Serves 4

There are countless versions of dumplings that can be prepared with various ingredients. Perfect for honoring the Italian tradition of “Thursday gnocchi,” these Bread Dumplings are an ideal recipe for using up stale bread. As good as traditional potato gnocchi, they can be served with any sauce without fear of making a mistake: their delicate flavor pairs well with both strong flavors like cheese (how about a gorgonzola or taleggio cheese fondue?) and lighter ones like the classic butter and sage or fresh cherry tomatoes.

Using stale bread is an excellent way to reduce waste in the kitchen, and you’ll be even more satisfied once you discover that this Bread Dumplings Recipe is truly amazing. You’ll only need some Milk, Flour, Parmesan Cheese, and Eggs to create a rich and delicious first course.

Do you love Dumpling Recipes? You should definitely try Ricotta Gnocchi and Pumpkin Gnocchi. Alternatively, another recipe that uses stale bread is Canederli (also known as Knödel), traditional bread dumplings from the Trentino-Alto Adige region in Northern Italy.

Ingredients for Serves 4

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Method

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  1. To prepare Bread Gnocchi (Gnocchi di Pane), start by cutting the bread crumb into small pieces – there’s no need to be too precise with the size.
  2. Transfer the bread crumbs to a bowl and cover them with slightly warmed milk. Cover the bowl and let it rest for one hour to allow the bread to fully absorb the milk.
  3. Add the egg, flour, and grated cheese, mixing first with a fork and then by hand until you obtain a compact and uniform dough. Season the mixture with nutmeg and adjust the salt to taste.
  4. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and divide it into portions. Roll each portion with your hands to form cylinders about 1 centimeter (approximately 0.4 inches) in diameter.
  5. Using a knife, cut the cylinders into small pieces to form the gnocchi.
  6. Cook the gnocchi in plenty of salted boiling water. Gently remove them with a slotted spoon as soon as they float to the surface, which indicates they are cooked.
  7. You can dress them with your preferred sauce, always stirring gently to prevent breaking the gnocchi. These bread gnocchi are particularly delicate compared to traditional potato gnocchi. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

Looking for a delicious and flavorful way to dress your Bread Gnocchi? Try them with Gorgonzola cheese and Speck (smoked prosciutto) – your taste buds will jump for joy!

Tips

These Bread Gnocchi can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept under a clean kitchen towel until just before cooking.

Storage

You can freeze the Stale Bread Gnocchi by placing them well-spaced on a tray and, once hardened, distribute them in portions in freezer bags.

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