Creamy Codfish Chowder

Ingredients

• 2/3 bowlful salt codfish
• 1 pint sweet cream
• 1/2 pint sweet milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 tablespoons sweet milk
• 1 large spoonful butter

Method

1. 1 Shred the salt codfish, wash several times with fresh water, and drain well.
2. 2 Place the codfish in a saucepan with the cream and milk; heat until nearly boiling.
3. 3 Beat the egg, flour, and 2 tablespoons of milk together, then add to the fish.
4. 4 Stir continually until thickened and cooked through.
5. 5 Transfer to a hot dish and stir in the butter until melted and combined.