Masa For Tamales Using Masa Quebrada
If you prefer preparing masa for tamales with fresh ground masa, here is a simple formula that works for me!
Servings 48 tamales
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- 5 lbs masa quebrada, fresh ground corn masa
- 1 lb natural rendered pork lard or white pork lard
- 2 1/2 tsps baking powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or pork broth
Instructions
- In the stand mixer, add half of the masa, half of the lard, 3/4 c of broth, baking powder and salt to taste. Mix at med/high speed for 6-8 minutes or until smooth.
- Mix in remaining masa and pork lard at medium/low speed. Gradually mix in remaining broth. The bowl will be full, so start on low. Taste for salt along the way. Continue mixing for 10 minutes. If your prefer a thicker masa, you can mix in some masa harina corn flour 1 tbsp at a time.
- I did not add any red chile sauce to this masa recipe. If I were to add 1 cup of chile sauce, I would add less broth. So that all the flavors combine well and the masa really absorbs the salt, I like to cover and chill the masa overnight.
Notes
If you don't prefer to use pork lard, you can use vegetable shortening or even your favorite cooking oil.