Tamale Dough using Masa Harina

By tonyglib

Ingredients

• 6 cups masa harina
• 5 cups warm water or low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups lard
• 3 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoon cumin
• 3 tablespoon chile powder
• 2 teaspoons salt

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl combine masa and warm water or broth until combined.

Let the mixture sit for 20 minutes or so to let the masa soften.

Then mix it on low speed until a dough forms.

After the Masa Harina is prepared, gradually add in the salt, cumin and onion powder by sprinkling them over the dough as you mix it.

In a separate bowl, whip lard or shortening about three minutes or until fluffy.

Add the lard to the dough a little at a time while mixing until well combined.

The mixture should be about the consistency of peanut butter. If not If not, add more masa harina, water or broth as necessary

Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.