Melt the butter slowly at a medium-low temperature in a Dutch oven on the stovetop. Add the onion and cook until it is soft.
¼ cup butter, 1 medium yellow cooking onion
Add the celery. Mix it with the onion and cook it until it starts to soften.
2 stalks celery
Turn off the heat. Add the bread, parsley, seasonings, herbs, and dried cranberries if you're using them. Stir them in thoroughly with the melted butter, onions, and celery.