Alton Brown's Hot Cocoa
I like to make the hot cocoa and keep it as a mix around the house. It's very good.
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup cocoa (Dutch-process preferred)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- (1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste) Optional; I don't add this.
- Hot water
Directions
To prepare the cocoa mix:
- Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and incorporate evenly.
- Seal the rest in an airtight container, keeps indefinitely in the pantry.
To prepare the cocoa for drinking:
3. In a small pot, heat 4 to 6 cups of water. (This also works great with warm milk.)
4. Fill your mug half full with the cocoa mixture and pour in hot water.
5. Stir to combine.