Granny's Turkey Dressing

This is a good traditional dressing, I think you will be impressed!

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 8-10

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 1/2ounce) cans  ready-to-serve chicken broth

Directions

1. Spoon shortening into an 8-inch cast-iron skillet.
2. Place in a 425* oven for 4 minutes or until hot.
3. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a large bowl; add 2 eggs and buttermilk, stirring well.
4. Spoon into hot skillet, and bake at 425* for 25-35 minutes or until browned.
5. Cool; crumble cornbread into a large bowl.
6. Add bread cubes and remaining ingredients, stirring well.
7. Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish, and bake at 325* for 1 hour or until golden brown.
8. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.