2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
Few grains salt
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
3 egg whites
3 sq. (3 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
3 tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 egg yolks
1/2 c. heavy cream

Melt butter; add flour and salt. Mix well. Stir in milk gradually; cook over hot water until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Cut chocolate in small pieces; add water; melt over hot water. Add to first mixture with vanilla extract; mix well. Beat egg yolks; stir into chocolate mixture. Beat egg whites stiff but not dry; fold in. Pour into greased baking dish; bake in moderately slow oven (325 degrees) for 50 to 60 minutes. Serve immediately. Whip cream; serve on souffle. Makes 4 to 6 servings.