(if using achiote substitute, add masa flour water mixture and return
ne lime before serving.
TAMALE DOUGH:
Place corn husk
Masa harina is a fine
o boil.
Sift in masa harina and stir with a
Masa harina: This is cornmeal that
ouble this portion of the recipe and freeze half, it holds
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For the TAMALE CAKES coarsely puree 1 cup
bout 1/3 cup of masa mixture in the center. Bring
eanwhile, Mix 2 cups of masa with the baking powder, salt
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Combine the masa harina, 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Prepare the tamale cakes by chopping 1 cup
separate mixing bowl whisk masa harina flour, salt, sugar and
arge bowl, mix together the masa harina and water and knead
1. If you cannot find masa (ask where you buy tortillas)
small quantity of the masa floats when placed in a
in warm water.
(make masa by hand or with mixer
br>Gradually beat the instant masa into the butter mixture, then
illing aside.
If using masa. Form masa into 20 1 1
eat finely or shred.
Tamale Dough:
Mix all ingedients
If using cornmeal in this recipe, whirl in a clean, dry