Milk gruel

Ingredients to make Milk Atole:

• 4½ cups of Water (separated)
• 1 cup of cornmeal (120 grams)
• 2 cups of evaporated milk
• 1 cup of Sugar (200 grams)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)

How to make Milk Atole:

1. Place 3 cups of water and the flour in a blender. Process everything until smooth.
2. Strain the masa and put it into a medium saucepan. Bring to a medium heat until it comes to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook over low heat, stirring frequently using a wire whisk, for 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens.
4. Separately, mix the evaporated milkwith the rest of the water, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon sticks.
5. Combine the two mixtures and bring to a boil. Then reduce the flame and cook over low heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
6. Take out the cinnamon sticks and serve the hot milk a tole sprinkling with a little cinnamon or condensed milk.