How to Make Masa for Tamales

• Gluten free

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Chicken stock

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 3 1/2 cups Masa harina
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 lb Shortening

• Liquids

  • 3 cups Water, very hot

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Description

Ingredients

• 3½ cups masa harina for tamales (20 ounces)
• 3 cups very hot water
• ½ pound shortening, or lard
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup chicken stock

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the masa, salt, and baking powder.
• Add the hot water.
• Knead until you form a smooth dough.
• Beat the lard with your mixer until smooth. About 2 minutes.
• Add the masa in small batches, beating until smooth and scraping down each time.
• Pour stock and beat until the dough is soft. About 2 minutes.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Beat one last time with your mixer for 1 minute before using.