Atole and Pinole

Sunrise at the Sand Point Cabin. . Warmth on a sled. . Corn. Soaked in the mineral lime. Dried. Ground. Mixed with a sweetener and cinnamon. . Atole is generally made from toasted masa (corn hominy flour soaked in lime) or ground rice grains and mixed with hot water or milk, cinnamon and sugar. It is often served at celebrations like Day of the Dead and Christmas. Pinole comes from the Nahuatl word pinolli for cornmeal.
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