Chocolate
From Aunt Mena's recipe book (1888).
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A historical recipe
Aunt Mena's recipe book, by M. B. Bosson (1888).
United States
Known as an American recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
Ingredients 1 ingredient
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Method
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- Six tablespoonfuls grated chocolate to each pint of water.
- As much milk as you have water.
- Sweeten to taste.
- Put in the water boiling hot.
- Rub the chocolate smooth in a little cold water, and stir into the boiling water.
- Boil twenty minutes;
- add the milk, and boil ten minutes more, stirring frequently.
- You can sweeten upon the fire or in the cups.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Grater
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Wooden spoon