FISH BALLS A LA MARYLAND
1 cupful of hot mashed potatoes,
¹⁄₂ cupful of shredded cod-fish,
2 teaspoonsful of melted butter,
2 tablespoonsful of milk,
Salt to taste.
Put the fish into a piece of cheese-cloth, let cold water run over it, and squeeze dry. Mix ingredients all together. Take a little flour in the hand and roll half a tablespoonful of the mixture between the palms, to the size of a small peach. Fry in deep fat.