Atole

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup masa harina
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 tablespoons piloncillo, grated (or brown sugar)
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

Steps

1. 1

   1. Whisk the masa harina into the water in a medium saucepan until fully dissolved with no lumps remaining.

2. 2

   2. Add the milk, cinnamon stick, piloncillo, and salt, then place the pan over medium heat.

3. 3

   3. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon or whisk as the mixture heats, preventing the masa from settling and scorching on the bottom.

4. 4

   4. Once the atole begins to thicken and small bubbles form at the edges, reduce heat to low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring constantly, until it coats the back of a spoon.

5. 5

   5. Remove the cinnamon stick, stir in the vanilla extract, then taste and adjust sweetness.

6. 6

   6. Ladle into warmed mugs and serve immediately while steam is still rising.