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
