Homemade Hot Chocolate

0 Combine 1/4 of the total milk you're using (you can just eyeball this) and the chocolate in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the milk to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan occasionally, until the chocolate is fully melted. (Note: Make sure that the chocolate is fully melted and incorporated into the milk before moving onto the next step. This will insure you get the most smooth, creamy results.)
2 Pour in all of the remaining milk and heat until hot chocolate is steaming but not boiling. 
3 Note: If you used a very dark or bittersweet chocolate, taste the hot chocolate and stir in your favorite sweetner if needed.
4 Serve with your favorite mix-ins for flavor or toppings. Enjoy!