Papare

Directions

1. 1
   Cut bread into bite size pieces (or as small as you can).
2. 2
   In a shallow pan over low heat, heat oil (or butter). Add bread, sugar and water. Reduce heat and continue stirring with a wooden spoon until all the bread is coated with sugar. Pat down with the back of the spoon and let it caramelize for 1 or 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Turn off heat and wait a few minutes before serving. The sugar will be very hot, so be careful with your first spoonful of papare.
4. 4
   Note: For a savory version, use feta cheese instead of the sugar. My grandma added few tablespoons of the cheese brine instead of salt-it made the bread moist and salty at the same time.