Chocolate Pudding

Directions

1. Blend cornstarch, sugar, salt and cocoa with the cold water to make a smooth paste.
2. Scald remaining water and the milk.
3. Add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
4. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer over a very low flame, stirring occasionally, or cook over boiling water 25 minutes.
5. Cool.
6. Add vanilla.
7. If chocolate is used instead of cocoa: add 3/4 pound bitter chocolate to the milk-water mixture and heat until chocolate is melted.
8. Add cornstarch-sugar mixture and proceed as above.