Rinse the husks well and return to the pot, cover with hot water and soak for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the masa harina, baking powder and salt. …
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Place 1 1/2-2 tablespoons of the filling into the center*. Fold in and overlap both sides of husk and fold up the bottom. Rip one or two of the corn husks into thin (1/4″) strips …
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This masa for tamales recipe is the starting point to making the best homemade tamales! Just 5 ingredients to make light, tender and flavorful tamale dough! In a very large mixing bowl or pot, add masa harina, salt and baking powder. Combine and mix with your hands.
Here is how to modify the recipe for vegan or vegetarian tamales. Switch out the lard for vegetable shortening or vegetable oil. Fry 1/4 cup of sliced white onions in vegetable oil until golden. Cool the onions to room temperature before adding it to the masa right before the masa harina. Instead of chicken stock, use vegetable stock or water.
Note: Masa harina (which translates as “dough flour”) is the dry product; masa is “dough” and is what you have after rehydrating the flour. Sometimes you may see masa harina labeled as "instant," which is to indicate that it comes together instantly when you add water. Making masa for tamales is as simple as that.
Now with our Organic Masa Harina, you never have to! After you fall in love with tortillas all over again, try your hand at making other traditional dishes like empanadas and tamals, or explore new recipes for tantalizing treats like tequila-infused cake and sweet corn cookies.