How-To Make Cheese Fondue

Grate the gruyere cheese, ensuring to cut off the rind before grating.

Cut the bread into bite-sized cubes.

Turn on the electric fondue pot to medium-low heat to warm up.

Pour the dry white wine into the pot and warm it until tiny bubbles form, but do not boil it.

Mix a little flour into the grated cheese to help it melt smoothly, stirring to coat the cheese lightly.

Once the wine is warm, add a small amount of the cheese to the pot and stir in a circular motion until melted.

Continue adding cheese gradually while stirring in the same circular direction until all the cheese is melted and smooth.

If the mixture seems too thick, add a little more warm wine; if too thin, add more cheese.

Once melted, turn down the heat to prevent further cooking.

Add about half a teaspoon of cherry brandy (kirscht) and stir gently.

Add a pinch of white pepper and stir it in.

Grate a small amount of fresh nutmeg on top of the cheese and stir gently.

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