Put bread into baking pan and toast at 350 F (175 C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until dry, stirring occasionally.
Remove from oven and cool.
Toss with onion, celery, parsley, thyme, pepper, sage and salt.
Store in airtight container until needed.
To prepare stuffing: use 2 cups bread/seasoning mix. Boil 1/2 cup water and 2 Tbls. melted margarine. Add seasoned bread and stir.
Yields about 7 cups.