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In a large bowl, place the cubed stale bread.
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Pour the water over and let soak for 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle the salt, garlic salt, black pepper, red chile flakes, crab boil seasoning, chopped celery, and chopped onions.
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Using your hands, combine all the ingredients together into a homogenized mixture.
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Set aside so the flavors blend.
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In another large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, crab meat, and crab sauce.
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Mix into a homogenous blend.
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Take a small handful of the bread mixture and using your thumb or finger, press out a hole.
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Take a small scoop, about 1 1/2 ounces, of the crab mixture and place it into the hole.
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Bring the bread mixture around the crab mixture, forming a patty.
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Set aside on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, or a large platter.
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Continue making patties until all of the mixtures are used.
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In a large skillet, pour 1 1/2 inches of oil into the pan.
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Heat the oil to 375 degrees F., or until a small piece of the bread mixture sizzles and bubbles when placed in the oil.
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Place patties in the pan, being careful not to crowd them.
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Fry until golden on 1 side, about 3 to 4 minutes, and then flip over and fry until golden on the other side.
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Note: This recipe was provided by professional chefs, and therefore may be difficult to reproduce in the home.
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In a large sauce pot, combine all the ingredients.
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Cook over medium heat, at a simmer, for 30 minutes.
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Chill the sauce before using.
