1. In a medium saucepan place ½ cup of sugar.

2. Add ¼ cup cocoa and a dash of salt.

3. Mix well.

4. Stir in 1/3 cup HOT water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture

comes to a boil.

5. Boil and stir for 2 minutes.

6. Add 4 cups of milk; stirring constantly, heat until hot. Do Not Boil.

7. Remove from heat; add ¾ teaspoon vanilla. Beat with a rubber whisk until foamy.