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Homemade Tamale Dough

Dave Cole
This is a dough recipe for making tamales at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 30 tamales

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups corn masa flour for tamales
  • 4 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 cups lard or vegetable shortening

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl mix masa, baking powder and salt.
  • Add chicken broth or water and with your hands mix into a moist dough.
  • In another bowl mix lard or shortening until light and fluffy. Add masa and beat until the batter is smooth and slightly sticky.