Quantity for 6 Persons.
- 4 tbsps. of cocoa
- 1½ qts. of milk
- ½ tsp. of vanilla
- Sugar to taste
- 2 yolks of eggs
Preparation: The cocoa is stirred smooth with milk, add the sugar, let it get hot, stirring constantly. Add the rest of the milk, cook 1 minute and add the vanilla. Mix the yolks of eggs well with one tablespoonful of milk and stir into the cocoa.
Remarks: You may omit the yolks of eggs and instead stir a tablespoonful of flour, mixed with water, into the boiling cocoa.
No. 25—TEA.
Enough for 12 cups.
- 8 even tsps. of tea
- 2 qts. of water
Preparation: The tea is put into a well covered pot. Pour on 1 pt. of boiling water, cover and let it steep 3 minutes, then pour on the rest of the water and set to draw again 5 minutes before serving.
No. 26—TEA WITH VANILLA.
Ingredients and preparation are the same as given under [No. 25], Tea. But add to this ½ teaspoonful of vanilla.