Hot Chocolate

Directions

1. 1
   Place the chocolate in a double boiler and melt over medium heat.
2. 2
   Whisk in 1/4 cup hot water to incorporate.
3. 3
   Sift the cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Whisk in about 2 tablespoons milk, to form a paste.
5. 5
   Whisk in the rest of the milk, the cream, vanilla, and salt.
6. 6
   Whisk the milk-and-cocoa mixture into the melted chocolate, and transfer to a medium saucepan.
7. 7
   Bring to a boil over low heat, whisking continuously.