Traditional Mexican Atole

Ingredients

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Cinnamon

1 stick (or 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon)

Sugar

1/2 cup (adjust to taste)

Milk

4 cups

Masa harina

1 cup

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, whisk together the masa harina and 1 cup of milk until there are no lumps and the mixture is well combined.
2. Add the rest of the milk, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla extract to the saucepan.
3. Place the saucepan over a medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue until the mixture thickens and starts to simmer.
4. Once the mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep it smooth.
5. Turn off the heat and let the Atole cool down slightly. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
6. Pour the Atole into mugs or cups. If you used a cinnamon stick, remove it before serving. Sprinkle the top of each serving with a pinch of ground cinnamon for a fancy touch.
7. Serve the Atole while it's still hot. Enjoy this classic Mexican comfort beverage!