Atole de Vainilla

• 2½ cups (600 ml) water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ¼

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water, cinnamon stick, and piloncillo and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for about 30 minutes.

Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and return the pan to low heat. While whisking constantly, slowly add the masa harina, continuing to whisk until fully dissolved. Pour in th