Masa for Tamales

105 mins
Serves 48
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Directions

  1. 1Add 8 cups of Mi Tienda masa para tamales to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 8 cups of Mi Tienda masa para tamales to a bowl.
  3. 3Add 8 cups of Mi Tienda masa para tamales to a bowl.
  4. 4Add 3 tablespoons of salt.
  5. 5Add 3 tablespoons of salt.
  6. 6Add 3 tablespoons of salt.
  7. 7Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
  8. 8Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
  9. 9Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
  10. 10Add 2 cups of beef tallow or good quality pork fat.
  11. 11Add 2 cups of beef tallow or good quality pork fat.
  12. 12Add 2 cups of beef tallow or good quality pork fat.
  13. 13Add 2 cups of salsa roja.
  14. 14Add 2 cups of salsa roja.
  15. 15Add 2 cups of salsa roja.
  16. 16Add 8 cups of chicken stock.
  17. 17Add 8 cups of chicken stock.
  18. 18Add 8 cups of chicken stock.
  19. 19Lightly mix all ingredients until the flour rehydrates and absorbs the liquid.
  20. 20Lightly mix all ingredients until the flour rehydrates and absorbs the liquid.
  21. 21Lightly mix all ingredients until the flour rehydrates and absorbs the liquid.
  22. 22Mix the masa by hand until it no longer sticks to your glove.
  23. 23Mix the masa by hand until it no longer sticks to your glove.
  24. 24Mix the masa by hand until it no longer sticks to your glove.
  25. 25Steam corn husks for about 10 or 15 minutes before using them.
  26. 26Steam corn husks for about 10 or 15 minutes before using them.
  27. 27Steam corn husks for about 10 or 15 minutes before using them.
  28. 28Spread the masa on the smooth silky side of your corn husk in one swipe.
  29. 29Spread the masa on the smooth silky side of your corn husk in one swipe.
  30. 30Spread the masa on the smooth silky side of your corn husk in one swipe.
  31. 31Add your desired fillings to the tamales.
  32. 32Add your desired fillings to the tamales.
  33. 33Add your desired fillings to the tamales.
  34. 34Roll up the tamales neatly.
  35. 35Roll up the tamales neatly.
  36. 36Roll up the tamales neatly.
  37. 37Tie up the tamales if desired.
  38. 38Tie up the tamales if desired.
  39. 39Tie up the tamales if desired.
  40. 40Steam the tamales for an hour and a half under medium heat.
  41. 41Steam the tamales for an hour and a half under medium heat.
  42. 42Steam the tamales for an hour and a half under medium heat.
  43. 43Let the tamales rest for about 10 or 15 minutes before opening them so the masa can set.
  44. 44Let the tamales rest for about 10 or 15 minutes before opening them so the masa can set.
  45. 45Let the tamales rest for about 10 or 15 minutes before opening them so the masa can set.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Mi Tienda masa para tamales
  • 8 cups Mi Tienda masa para tamales
  • 8 cups Mi Tienda masa para tamales
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 cups beef tallow or pork fat
  • 2 cups beef tallow or pork fat
  • 2 cups beef tallow or pork fat
  • 2 cups salsa roja
  • 2 cups salsa roja
  • 2 cups salsa roja
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • corn husks
  • corn husks
  • corn husks

Equipment

bigger bowlglovessteamer

Tips

  • Lightly mix the masa to allow the flour to rehydrate and absorb liquid.
  • Steam corn husks for 10-15 minutes before using.
  • Use the smooth, silky side of the corn husk.
  • Let tamales rest for 10-15 minutes after steaming so the masa can set.
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