Canederli

Method

1. 1 Cut the stale bread into small cubes, then pour warm milk over it and let it soak for 30 minutes until it's completely soft.
2. 2 Sauté the onions with the finely chopped speck smoked ham until fragrant.
3. 3 Mix the soaked bread with the eggs, flour, sautéed speck, and chopped parsley.
4. 4 Knead gently and roll into a ball; if the dough is too wet, add flour little by little.
5. 5 Boil in simmering broth for 15 minutes; the balls are cooked when they float to the surface. Serve with broth and grated cheese.

With an appliance

• Microwave 45 min

  Replace step 1: pour milk over the bread in a covered bowl and microwave at 600W for 2 minutes, let it rest for 8 minutes to soften completely; step 5 still involves boiling the meatballs in gently simmering broth for 15 minutes to prevent them from breaking apart.