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{BA's recipe from... h e r e}

Bon Appetit Best Hot Chocolate 

4 Servings

3

tablespoons cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed), plus more for serving

3

cups whole milk

6

ounces semisweet chocolate (preferably Scharffen Berger), finely chopped

3

tablespoons demerara or granulated sugar

Lightly sweetened whipped cream (for serving)

Preparation

1. step 1:

   Bring ¾ cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder until no lumps remain, then add milk and return to a simmer. Whisk in chocolate and sugar and cook, whisking frequently, until mixture is smooth and creamy and chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.

   step 2:

   Divide hot chocolate among mugs. Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.