Oyster Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. celery, diced finely
2 c. water
1/2 c. onions
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. canned oysters
4 c. bread crumbs, lightly packed
2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Cook celery in water until tender (about 18 minutes).
Drain and save liquid (or use broth).
Saute onions in butter over low heat.
Drain oysters; add liquid to celery liquid (or broth).
Mix bread crumbs with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper.
Combine dry ingredients with onions, oysters and enough liquid to thoroughly moisten.
Blend well.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into center comes out clean.