Basic Masa from Masa Harina for Tamales

Name: Basic Masa from Masa Harina for Tamales
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1½ teaspoons baking powder; 3½ cups (420 g) Masienda-brand white, yellow, blue, or red masa harina; 1 cup (240 ml) warm water; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3½ cups (420 g) Masienda-brand white, yellow, blue, or red masa harina; 3½ cups (420 g) Masienda-brand white, yellow, blue, or red masa harina; 3½ cups (420 g) Masienda-brand white, yellow, blue, or red masa harina; 1⅓ cups (275 g) lard, at room temperature, or vegetable shortening, whipped for a few minutes with an immersion blender or handheld mixer; 1 to 1¼ cups (240 to 300 ml) vegetable, chicken, or beef stock; 1 to 1¼ cups (240 to 300 ml) vegetable, chicken, or beef stock; 1⅓ cups (275 g) lard, at room temperature, or vegetable shortening, whipped for a few minutes with an immersion blender or handheld mixer; 1 to 1¼ cups (240 to 300 ml) vegetable, chicken, or beef stock

Preparation info

Makes
2 pounds

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Convivir

By Rogelio Garcia

Published 2024

About

Different brands of masa harina yield slightly different results and require slightly different ratios of masa harina to liquid. I’ve based my recipe on Masienda-brand masa harina. If you use a different brand, refer to the package for the ratio of liquid to flour.

Ingredients

3½ cups (420 g) Masienda-brand white, yellow, blue, or red masa harina

Americas
Mexico
Spice Mix
Gluten-free
Central America

Method

In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer), stir together the masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Add the warm water and beat on low speed until combined. Add 1 cup (240 ml) of the stock and mix on low speed until well combined. Finally, add the