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Tamale Dough 1
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 12
You can use this dough for flavorful tamale's or chili pies.. so good you invent something to make with this dough.
Ingredients:
tamale dough
* 6 cups masa harina and 5 cups warm water or chicken broth
* 1 1/2 cups lard or shortening
* 1 tablespoon onion powder
* 1 tablespoon cumin
* 1 tablespoon chile powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/2 garlic powder
Directions:
1. PREPARATION:
2. To use Masa Harina-
3. In a mixing bowl combine masa and warm water or broth until combined.
4. Let the mixture sit for 20 minutes or so to let the masa soften. Then mix it on low speed until a dough forms.
5. After Masa or Masa Harina is prepared-
6. Gradually add in the salt, cumin and onion powder and garlic powder.
7. In a separate bowl, whip lard or shortening until fluffy. Add the lard to the dough a little at a time while mixing until well combined.
8. The mixture should be about the consistency of peanut butter. If not, add more masa, water or broth as necessary.
9. Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
By RecipeOfHealth.com