Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 oz. dried porcini mushrooms or substitute 1 1/2 lb. fresh button mushrooms
  • 3 c. boiling water
  • 1 1/2 (1 lb.) loaves white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 c. + 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 large red onions, chopped
  • 3/4 lb. fresh button mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 c. chopped celery (8 stalks)
  • 1 c. chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary or 2 tsp. dried
  • 3 Tbsp. minced fresh tarragon or 2 tsp. dried
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Place dried mushrooms in bowl.
  • Add 3 cups boiling water. Soak 30 minutes.
  • Drain; reserve liquid.
  • Squeeze mushrooms to remove excess liquid.
  • Cut out stems.
  • Slice mushrooms.
  • Preheat oven to 250°.
  • Spread butter on cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Place in a large bowl.