Herbed Bread Stuffing

Ingredients

• 10 Cups 1" Cubes Crusty Country-Style Bread (1 lb.)
• 3 Medium Onions - Chopped
• 3 Celery Ribs - Thinly Sliced Crosswise
• 1 Tsp Dried Thyme
• 1/2 Tsp Dried Sage
• 1/2 Tsp Dried Rosemary
• 1 Stick Unsalted Butter
• 1-1/2 Cups Chicken Broth
• 1/2 Cup Water

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Toast bread in a large shallow baking pan in middle of oven until just dry (25-30 minutes). Cook onion, celery, and herbs in butter in a large heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until celery is softened (about 10 minutes). Stir together bread, vegetables, browth, water, and salt & pepper to taste, then cool completely, uncovered.

Cooks' Note: You can make stuffing 1 day ahead and keep it covered and chilled. Makes about 12 cups.

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