CORNBREAD DRESSING - Alabama Farmers Federation

Ingredients

• 1 fryer (whole chicken)
• 1 cup butter or margarine, divided
• 3 cups white cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 7 large eggs, divided
• 3 cups buttermilk
• 3 cups soft breadcrumbs
• 2 medium onions, diced (2 cups)
• 1 large bunch celery, diced (2 cups)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried sage
• 6 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted
• 1 tablespoon black pepper