Mexican Atole

c0dphish's Note:

WARNING: This is a versatile thick drink served hot!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• ½ cup fresh masa harina flour (corn dough) or ½ cup masa corn flour , masa harina,mixed with
• ¼ cup hot water , to blend
• 5 cups water
• 3 -4 tablespoons piloncillo cones , chopped (or 1/4 cup brown sugar plus 2 teaspoons molasses)
• 1 cinnamon sticks, finely slivered (canella) or ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh strawberries or 1 cup pineapple chunk (optional)

Directions:

1. Place the water and the masa into the jar of a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Transfer to a medium sized saucepan.
3. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon into the saucepan.
4. Stir the mixture until it begins to thicken.
5. Add the piloncillo or (or sugar, molasses combination) and continue to stir vigorously until the sugar is dissolved.
6. Remove the mixture from the heat.
7. At this point you could add pureed fruit such as strawberries or pineapple.
8. Stir the fruit into the mixture and return it to the stove and heat over medium heat until the mixture is warmed.
9. Serve hot, in mugs.