classic thanksgiving stuffing

i don't think i have the right skill set to make the absolutely flawless stuffing like my grandma, or mother or mother-in-law. it's like it requires some kind of black magic--wink, wink. but, this recipe comes close enough.

ingredients

1 large loaf of bread--i like a mix of sourdough, pumpernickle and whole wheat, torn into pieces

1 C salted butter--use a really flavorful one. we have really liked amish roll butter

1 C minced yellow onion

1 C chopped celery

1 t salt

1 t white pepper

5 T minced fresh sage

1 C chicken stock

directions

in a large, deep skillet, melt butter over low heat. add onion and celery, saute slowly until the vegetables are translucent. add salt and pepper and fresh sage and stir to combine. toss as many bread pieces as the pan will hold in the butter mixture. pour contents of the skillet over remaining bread pieces. use hands to toss until all the bread has some yumminess on it. season to taste. put in a casserole dish, pour about 1 C stock over the stuffing and bake, covered, for 30min. bake uncovered for a few minutes more for a crispy top.