Papare

Cut bread into bite size pieces (or as small as you can).

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.

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.

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.