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How to Make Tamales Masa

How to make tamales masa dough with oil for savory or sweet tamales from scratch. Use this same mix for Sopas or Gorditas too.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: masa, tamales
Servings: 24
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 c Masa harina
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 c vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 c chicken broth or water
  • 1 c drippings from cooked meat, with fat removed, just the liquid

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the corn masa harina, salt, and baking powder. Whisk together until blended.
  • Add the oil, 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp, to the masa and blend until completely mixed. The texture will be like wet sand.
  • Pour the cup of pork drippings into bowl and blend until completely mixed. Then, add the chicken broth about 1 cup at a time until the masa is like smooth peanut butter texture.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg