Instructions: Soak the herring in water to cover overnight. Change the water once. Drain.

Mix the bread crumbs and flour on a piece of waxed paper. Beat the egg and cream together in a shallow bowl. Dip the herring in the bread-crumb mixture, the egg mixture and then again in the bread-crumb mixture.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Brown the herring on both sides, adding butter as needed.

Serves 4 to 6.

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