Welsh Rarebit - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. ale or milk
1 tsp. prepared mustard
pinch of cayenne
4 to 6 slices hot buttered toast

Preparation

In top of double boiler, melt butter; add cheese and melt slowly over hot water (not boiling water), stirring occasionally. Do not allow it to get too hot.
Gradually stir in the ale or milk and seasonings.
When creamy, spoon the mixture onto the slices of buttered toast.
Brown quickly under the broiler if you like. Serve the rarebit very hot.