My Family's Favorite Oyster Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh oysters, shucked (reserve liquor)
• 8 cups stale crusty bread, torn into cubes (preferably sourdough or French)
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1¼ cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• Salt, to taste