Porcini Fondue with Ham and Ciabatta
['1 cup hot water', '1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms', '1 garlic clove, minced', '1 tablespoon plus 1 1/4 cups Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine', '2 teaspoons cornstarch', '8 ounces coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (about 2 packed cups)', '8 ounces coarsely grated Emmenthal cheese (about 2 packed cups)', '1 1-pound loaf ciabatta or other rustic bread, cut into 1-inch cubes', '2 pounds 1/4-inch-thick ham slices', 'cut into 1-inch pieces']
Place 1 cup hot water in small bowl; add dried porcini. Let stand until mushrooms are soft, about 25 minutes. Remove mushrooms from water with slotted spoon; finely chop. Transfer soaking liquid to large skillet, leaving sediment behind. Add garlic and chopped mushrooms. Simmer over medium heat until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place fondue pot onto stand; light candle or Sterno. Mix 1 tablespoon wine and cornstarch in small bowl. Bring remaining 1 1/4 cups wine to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cheeses by small handfuls, stirring until melted. Add cornstarch mixture. Bring to simmer. Stir until fondue thickens slightly and begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with pepper.
Pour fondue into prepared pot. Swirl in porcini mushrooms. Serve with ciabatta and ham for dipping.
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