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Masa Tamale Dough

This soft tamale dough combines masa harina, broth, lard, baking powder, and salt for spreading or filling.

$0.29per serving $
45 minstart to table
24servings

MexicanBudgetFamilyDinners

Ingredients

  • 8 cups broth
  • 6 cups masa harina
  • 1 cup lard
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt

Steps

  1. Warm the broth in a large saucepan over medium heat until steaming, about 8 minutes.
  2. Beat the lard in a large bowl until smooth and slightly fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir the masa harina, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
  4. Add the masa mixture to the lard in three additions, alternating with the warm broth.
  5. Mix and knead the dough until soft and spreadable, about 10 minutes.
  6. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes before using.

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