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Tamale Dough

Prep

60+ mins

Total

5 HRS

Servings

26 Servings

Ingredients

4 cups

masa harina

1-1/2 cups

lard or vegetable shortening

1 tbsp

plus 1-1/2 tsp. salt

1-1/2 tsp

baking powder

4 to 5 cups

hot water

1/2 lb

dried corn husks, soaked in hot water overnight, drained

Instructions

Step 1

Mix masa harina, lard, salt and baking powder in large bowl with wooden spoon until well blended. Gradually add just enough of the hot water to make a smooth stiff dough, stirring constantly.

Step 2

Assemble tamales, using about 2 Tbsp. of the masa mixture and 1 to 2 Tbsp. of your favorite filling for each tamale.

Step 3

Stand tamales in a steamer basket in large pot filled 1/4 full with water. (Make sure tamales are not touching the water.) Bring water to boil; cover. Steam 1 hour or until tamales pull away from the corn husks, adding more water to the pot when necessary. Cool slightly.

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