Categories: drink, frugal, not tried
Ingredients
- * 1 Tablespoon cocoa
- * 1 Tablespoon sugar
- * Pinch of salt (yes, it mellows the cocoa)
- * 1/3 cup water
- * 2/3 cup milk
Directions
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Mix cocoa, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan, slowly stir in water. Heat and stir over moderately low heat until mixture boils, then boil slowly, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add milk and heat to scalding but do not boil.
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Yield: one serving
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Hot Cocoa For A Crowd
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Mix 3/4 cup cocoa with 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in 1 quart warm water, set over low heat, and heat, stirring now and then, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 2 quarts milk and heat to scalding. Serve in mugs, sprinkled, if you like, with cinnamon or nutmeg or topped with marshmallows.
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Yield: 12 servings