Chocolate Pudding--Mega Batch

1 1/2 Cups Sugar
1 Cup Cocoa
9 Tablespoons cornstarch (1/2 c. + 1T)
3/4 Salt

7 1/2 Cups Milk

4 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla


Mix together dry ingredients. Add enough of the milk to make a smooth paste, then whisk in the rest. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Stir constantly. Lower heat and cook 3 minutes longer boiling slightly and continuing to stir. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Stir and serve or pour into serving dishes, cover with wax paper to avoid a skin forming. Can be refrigerated and served with a dollop of whipped cream. We also like it hot with a bit of butter added if desired and bits of bread dropped in. Can also be made in the microwave stopping to stir every couple of minutes until thickened. Cook 3 more minutes stirring every minute. This is the recipe I use to make my chocolate pies. If I remember correctly this recipe will make 2 or 3 pies with a bit left over...depending on how full you make the pies.