Tamale Dough

Name: Tamale Dough
Prep time: 4 h
Total time: 5 h
Yield: Makes enough for 26 servings, 2 tamales each.
Ingredients: 4 cups masa harina; 1-1/2 cups lard or vegetable shortening; 1 Tbsp. plus 1-1/2 tsp. salt; 1-1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder; 4 to 5 cups hot water; 1/2 lb. dried corn husks, soaked in hot water overnight, drained

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

4
hr.

Total Time

5
hr.

Servings

Makes enough for 26 servings, 2 tamales each.

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4 cups masa harina
1-1/2 cups lard or vegetable shortening
1 Tbsp. plus 1-1/2 tsp. salt
1-1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
4 to 5 cups hot water
1/2 lb. dried corn husks, soaked in hot water overnight, drained

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Mix masa harina, lard, salt and baking powder in large bowl with wooden spoon until well blended. Gradually add just enough of the hot water to make a smooth stiff dough, stirring constantly.
Assemble tamales, using about 2 Tbsp. of the masa mixture and 1 to 2 Tbsp. of your favorite filling for each tamale.
Stand tamales in a steamer basket in large pot filled 1/4 full with water. (Make sure tamales are not touching the water.) Bring water to boil; cover. Steam 1 hour or until tamales pull away from the corn husks, adding more water to the pot when necessary. Cool slightly.

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Size Wise

Enjoy preparing this traditional recipe with your friends and family. When the tamales are ready to be enjoyed, keep an eye on portion size.

For Sweet Tamales

When making sweet tamales, substitute sugar for the salt.

Make Ahead

Tamales can be assembled, wrapped tightly in foil and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Steam as directed.

Servings

Makes enough for 26 servings, 2 tamales each.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size Makes enough for 26 servings, 2 tamales each.
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	180

Total fat	13g
Saturated fat	5g
Cholesterol	10mg
Sodium	310mg
Carbohydrate	15g
Dietary fiber	1g
Sugars	0g
Protein	2g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	0 %DV
Vitamin C	0 %DV
Calcium	4 %DV
Iron	6 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 by pgarciaclan from Very good just add your favorite fillings. Very good just add your favorite fillings. I used green chile sauce w/ pork as my fillings and it was great.

Date published: 2006-01-01

Rated 3 out of 5 by jg6901 from A bit salty First time to try this recipe and I find the masa to be a bit saltier than my liking. Not bad but I’ve made better in the past using a different recipe. Directions easy to follow. The search is still on for the perfect tamale dough recipe.

Date published: 2017-12-16

Rated 4 out of 5 by ehaglund15 from Easy to make. Easy to make. I also added some spices (onion, cumin, chili powder) to add some spice to it.

Date published: 2007-09-19

Rated 5 out of 5 by jkflancaster from This is the best tamale dough ever! This is the best tamale dough ever! Easy and perfect every time.

Date published: 2015-04-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by chsalcedo from Very easy recipe! Very easy recipe! Tastes great and made about 4 dozen tamales.

Date published: 2006-01-05

Rated 4 out of 5 by icyann from sounds so easy I will make for christmas. sounds so easy I will make for christmas.

Date published: 2006-10-07