Southern Comfort: My Best Cornbread Stuffing Recipe Ever!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (160g) yellow cornmeal (stone-ground preferred)
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 1 pound (450g) bulk pork sausage (Italian or breakfast sausage, your call)
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth, low-sodium
• 1/2 cup (packed) fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup (packed) fresh sage, chopped
• 1/4 cup (packed) fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste
• (Optional) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for a kick
• 3-4 slices of white bread cubed