Lancaster County Bread Filling

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron thread
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
• 2 stalks celery & leaves, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 6 cups bread, cut in cubes
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the saffron in 2 to 3 tablespoons of the milk until its color is released (do not boil).

2. 2

   Saute the chopped onion and celery in melted butter over low heat until soft.

3. 3

   Add all the milk and saffron to the beaten egg and pour it over the bread.

4. 4

   When the celery and onion are soft, mix all ingredients together.

5. 5

   Bake in an uncovered buttered casserole at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, until it forms a crust.