->Hot Chocolate 04 <-

1/2 c cocoa

1 c sugar

7 t cornstarch

1/2 c water

1 qt milk

Shift the cocoa and sugar together into a medium-sized saucepan.

Dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the cocoa and sugar until it is a smooth paste. Begin heating the mixture,

stirring it with a whisk, and gradually pour in the milk. Continue

stirring with the whisk as you bring the liquid to a simmer. Allow

the chocolate to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until

it is thick, glossy and completely smooth. Serve steaming hot.

Serves six.