# Canederli (Bread and Speck Dumplings)

Recipe by [Tomás Ferreira](https://fridge.menu/en/u/tomasferreira)

Hearty bread dumplings with speck, a comforting South Tyrolean classic, simmered in broth or served with melted butter.

Servings: 4 · Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · Other

Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 250 g [stale bread](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bread)
- 150 g [smoked bacon (speck)](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bacon)
- 2 pcs [eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 125 ml [milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/milk)
- 30 g [butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 1 tbsp [onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 1 bunch [parsley](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parsley)
- 1 tbsp [chives](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chives)
- [salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste
- 1-2 tbsp [plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour) — if needed
- [stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock) — to taste, for cooking

## Steps

1. Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and fry gently until soft.
2. Add the finely chopped bacon and fry for a few minutes, then set aside.
3. Cut the bread into cubes, place in a bowl, add the bacon with its fat and mix.
4. Beat the eggs with the milk, add salt, pepper, chives and parsley.
5. Pour the mixture over the bread, spreading it evenly, and mix well.
6. Leave to rest for at least 15-20 minutes. (15 min)
7. Shape into balls about 5-6 cm in diameter by hand, adding 1-2 tbsp flour if needed.
8. Simmer the dumplings over low heat for 15 minutes, then drain. (15 min)
9. Serve with stock or melted butter to taste.

Published 2026-10-10

https://fridge.menu/en/r/canederli-caf8kcj5

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