Masa for Tamales

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

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

Details

Adapted from progressotamale.com

Preparation

Step 1

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