Alton Brown's Hot Cocoa Mix

Ingredients

• 2 cups powdered sugar
   
• 1 cup cocoa (Dutch-process preferred)
   
• 2½ cups powdered milk
   
• 1 tsp salt
   
• 2 tsp cornstarch
   
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper; or more to taste

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and incorporate evenly.
    
2. In a small pot, add 4-6 oz of water, and bring to a light boil.
    
3. use 2 tbsp of mix for every 2 oz of water. Pour in hot water and stir to combine.
    
4. Seal the rest in an airtight container; keep indefinitely in the pantry. This also works great with milk.