Mexican Tamale Recipes

Masa Harina Tamale Masa Recipe

6 cups Masa Harina (corn flour)
3 1/2 cups warm chicken broth
2 cups lard
1 1/2 tablespoons salt

Beat lard and salt using an electric mixer at medium speed until combined. Slowly add broth and Masa Harina a few cups at a time. Beat at medium speed until dough is a smooth paste. Cover and refrigerate for an hour.

Note: unsalted butter, margarine or shortening can be used instead of lard

Yield: 1 - 2 dozen tamales
Prep Time: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy

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