Homemade Pudding

In a medium saucepan pan, place appropriate sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cocoa powder (only for chocolate.)

Combine the dry ingredients and try to diminish lumps. Its okay if you dont get all of them.

In a separate bowl combine egg yolks and milk. Whisk it together and pour into the saucepan. (You add vanilla to this for vanilla variation.)

Turn the burner to medium heat for 10 minutes.

About the 5 minute mark add the butter and stir it in. * Dont worry if the pudding isnt thick by the 2 minute mark. When the pudding is hot enough to thicken it is sudden and happens within the final minute.