Herb Bread Balls
Golden, crispy bread balls flavored with fresh parsley and olives, served with cucumber slices and tea. A simple, rustic snack that's perfect for any time of day.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 4 cups stale bread
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup pitted green olives
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups stale bread (torn into small pieces), 0.5 cup chopped parsley, and 0.5 cup chopped olives. Mix well.
- 2
In a small bowl, beat 2 eggs with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Pour over the bread mixture and stir until evenly moistened.
- 3
Sprinkle 0.5 cup flour over the mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms. If too dry, add 1-2 tbsp water.
- 4
With wet hands, shape the mixture into 12 balls, each about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 5
Heat 0.25 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the balls in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
- 6
Cook the balls, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve warm with cucumber slices and tea, if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- small bowl
- skillet
- paper towels
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