Mama'S Old Fashion Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening
1 c. cornmeal
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. buttermilk
8 slices day old bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp. poultry seasoning
2 tsp. white pepper
2 tsp. rubbed sage
1 to 2 tsp. ground thyme
1 tsp. celery salt
1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
3 eggs, beaten
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans ready to serve chicken broth

Preparation

Spoon shortening into an 8-inch cast-iron skillet.
Place in a 425\u00b0 oven for 4 minutes or until hot.
Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, soda and salt in a large bowl.
Add 2 eggs and buttermilk, stirring well.
Spoon into hot skillet and bake at 425\u00b0 for 35 minutes or until browned.
Cool; crumble cornbread into a large bowl.
Add bread cubes and remaining ingredients, stirring well.
Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour or until golden brown.