Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing

This makes enough for a 6-pound turkey.

3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sage
Pepper
4 cups dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons water

Saut