Combine two cups of masa flour with 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix together. Now slowly pour in two cups of lukewarm chicken broth and mix into a sticky dough.
Making Pulled Pork Tamales
By Derrick Riches, About.com Guide
The masa dough is basically three things, masa flour, lard (or shortening) and water. I prefer to use chicken stock verses water, but the choice is up to you.
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- Soak Corn Husks
- Making the Masa Dough
- Making the Masa Dough
- Making the Tamale Filling
- Starting the Assembly
- Adding in the Filling
- Rolling and Folding Tamales
- Steaming Tamales
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