Atole

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. 1

   1. Whisk the masa harina into the water in a small bowl until fully dissolved with no lumps, then set aside.

2. 2

   2. Combine the milk, cinnamon sticks, and piloncillo in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the piloncillo dissolves and the milk is steaming but not boiling.

3. 3

   3. Remove the cinnamon sticks, then slowly pour the masa slurry into the hot milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

4. 4

   4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes.

5. 5

   5. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt, then taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

6. 6

   6. Ladle into mugs and serve immediately while steaming hot.