Syd'S Very Own Raisin Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 -8 slices winter wheat bread, frozen (include crust & heel)
1 large onion, finely chopped
5 tablespoons unsalted butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided
1 cup dark raisin
1 1/4 cups celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 1/4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 cup slivered almonds (or sliced)
3/4 cup tart apple, coarsely chopped
salt
pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F & either butter a 2 1/2 quart casserole, or lightly butter one side of a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil large enough to fold in & seal the prepared dressing.
Cut frozen bread slices into small cubes, to make at least 4 cups of cubes.
Put bread cubes in large bowl & set aside.
In large frying pan, using 1 tablespoon of butter, saute onion until transparent.
Add rest of butter & let it melt. Remove from heat.
Add raisins, celery, thyme, marjoram, parsley, almonds & chopped apples to frying pan & blend with onion mixture.
Add mixture from frying pan to bread cubes, & mix well.
Either place prepared dressing in casserole & cover, OR place onto sheet of foil & seal.
Bake 40-50 minutes [or 30 minutes at 350 degrees F, if baking along with another dish that needs that temperature setting].