Steamed Celery Dressing ~ Lazarus Department Store

Steamed Celery Dressing

For 6 Servings                                                               

1 pound loaf bread, unsliced                                         

2 small onions, finely chopped                                      

1/3 cup celery, finely chopped                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

3 tablespoons chicken fat                                            

1/3 teaspoon sage                                                             

1 teaspoon salt                                                               

3 cage free eggs                                                         

1/2 cup milk    

For 30 people 

8 pounds of unsliced bread 

3/4 pound onion, finely chopped

3/4 pound celery, finely diced                                                              

8 ounces chicken fat

1 1/2 teaspoon sage

1 tablespoon salt

8 extra large eggs

1 pint milk

Directions:

Grind or tear bread rather coarsely.  Place in pressure cooker,   add celery, onions, and sage, combine well.

Melt chicken fat and add to dry mixture,   Beat eggs and add milk, combine with other ingredients.

Steam in pressure cooker for 10 minutes with no peeking!  OR pile lightly in pan, cover and steam at 350 for 30 minutes.

Serve with chicken, turkey or beef gravy.

This type of dressing does not pack together so it is not suitable for stuffing.   If you wish to use it as stuffing add an extra beaten egg and poultry seasoning to taste and enough moisture, water, bouillon, or milk to hold together satisfactorily.  

You can use the 6 serving recipe to stuff a 6 to 8  pound chicken or turkey.