# Masa for Tamales

A recipe for making masa for tamales, which can be filled with various ingredients and steamed.

- Servings: 48 servings
- Total time: 105 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Add 8 cups of Mi Tienda masa para tamales to a bowl.
2. Add 3 tablespoons of salt.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
4. Add 2 cups of beef tallow or good quality pork fat.
5. Add 2 cups of salsa roja.
6. Add 8 cups of chicken stock.
7. Lightly mix all ingredients until the flour rehydrates and absorbs the liquid.
8. Mix the masa by hand until it no longer sticks to your glove.
9. Steam corn husks for about 10 or 15 minutes before using them.
10. Spread the masa on the smooth silky side of your corn husk in one swipe.
11. Add your desired fillings to the tamales.
12. Roll up the tamales neatly.
13. Tie up the tamales if desired.
14. Steam the tamales for an hour and a half under medium heat.
15. Let the tamales rest for about 10 or 15 minutes before opening them so the masa can set.

## Equipment

- bigger bowl
- gloves
- steamer

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGlUJXCWR4/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3a61cd59-b900-4a4a-af77-678d7ec9165a
- Extracted: 2026-01-25

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