Highland Fondue

1 small onion, finely chopped
3 teaspoons butter
1 cup milk
4 cups grated Scottish or Cheddar cheese
3 teaspoons flour
4 tablespoons whiskey
Cubes of rye and onion bread

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 until melted, stirring frequently.

In a small bowl, blend flour smoothly with whiskey, then stir into cheese mixture and cook 2 to 3 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently. Pour into the fondue pot and serve with cubes of rye and onion bread.

Serves 4 to 6.