Scottish Cooking, Highland Fondue

1 small onion, finely chopped

15g / 1/2oz / 3 tsp butter
250ml / 8 floz / 1 cup milk
500g / 1lb / 4 cups grated Scottish or mature Cheddar cheese
3 tsp cornflour
4 tablespoons whisky
cubes of rye and onion bread, to serve
Put onion and butter into a saucepan and cook over a gentle heat until soft. Add
milk and heat until bubbling. Gradually stir in cheese and continue to cook unt
il melted, stirring frequently.
In a small bowl, blend cornflour smoothly with whisky then stir into cheese mixt
ure and cook 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently. Pour into the fon
due pot and serve with cubes of rye and onion bread.
(Serves 4-6)