Sage Turkey Dressing

Sage Turkey Dressing

Using two loaves of the Sage and Onion Bread (recipe follows this one):
Cut into cubes and lay out (in a single layer) on a rimmed baking sheet
Toast at 400 degrees until slightly golden and crisp (dry).

Place dried bread in crock pot:
Add:
4 c. chicken broth
1 t. salt
½ t. freshly ground black pepper
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
Cook on low heat overnight.

Sage and Onion Bread

Sage and Onion Bread

Step 1:
Combine in bowl:
1 1/3 c. warm water
1 ½ T. dry yeast
1 T. Honey
Cover with plastic wrap,
let proof for 10 min. in a warm spot.

Step 2:
Combine in large mixing bowl:
4 c. whole wheat flour
1 T. baking powder
1 T. salt
2 T. ground Sage
½ t. freshly ground black pepper

Step 3:
Combine proofed yeast mixture into the flour mixture,
Along with:
½ c. chicken broth
½ c. melted butter
Cover, let rise for 60 minutes.

Step 4:
Transfer dough evenly into 2 oiled 4 by 5 by 9 inch loaf pans
that have been lined with parchment paper.

Step 5:Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-60 min. or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.