A classic homemade hot chocolate recipe — cocoa, sugar, milk, and salt heated on the stove. The salt is the key detail: it enhances the chocolate flavor and reduces bitterness, a technique used by professional chocolatiers. Stir constantly to prevent scorching, and serve steaming hot.

Ingredients

3 cups milk
3/4 cup cocoa
1 cup sugar
salt

Instructions

Combine sugar and cocoa, add milk and a dash of salt.
Makes 8 servings.
For 1 serving place 1/3 cup dry mixture in a coffee mug, add boiling water and stir.