Creamed Finnan Haddie

• 2 pounds smoked haddock
• milk and water, to cover
• 3 tablespoons butter

Soak haddock in water for 2 hours. Drain haddock; put it in a saucepan; cover with equal amounts of water and milk and bring to a fast boil. Remove from heat and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Drain haddock, reserving stock.

Melt butter in the top of a double saucepan; stir in flour and cook over water for 3 minutes, stirring continuously until smooth. Add cream and