Granny'S Turkey Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Spoon shortening into an 8-inch cast-iron skillet.
Place in a 425* 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* for 25-35 minutes or until browned.
Cool; crumble cornbread into a large bowl.
Add bread cubes and remaining ingredients, stirring well.
Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish, and bake at 325* for 1 hour or until golden brown.
Yield: 8 to 10 servings.