PENMART01 wrote:

> >When would one need fresh bread crumbs rather than
> >dried? I have always used dried crumbs.
> >Goomba
> >
>
> Fresh crumbs are often used in meat balls/meat loaf, pre-moistened they don't
> absorb as much grease as dry crumbs and make for a more tender/moist product.

I learned my meat loaf and meat ball recipes from Italian friends who always
start off soaking stale bread in milk.