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tamales dulce (sweet tamales)
Tamales Dulce (Sweet Tamales) 20 to 25 large or 30 to 40 smaller dried corn husks 3 cups water 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon aniseed, divided 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 pound lard (...
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Ingredients8 items
Ingredients
- 20to 25 large or 30 to 40 smaller dried corn husks
- 3cupwater
- 1tablespoonplus 1 teaspoon aniseed, divided
- 1/2cupgolden raisins
- 1/2poundlard (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) or shortening
- 1/2cupgranulated sugar or to taste
- 11/2 pounds tamale dough
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
Directions
- 1
Tamales Dulce (Sweet Tamales) 20 to 25 large or 30 to 40 smaller dried corn husks 3 cups water 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon aniseed, divided
- 2
Bring 3 cups water and 1 tablespoon aniseed to a boil over high heat
- 3
Cook until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes
- 4
Strain and use 1 cup of anise tea to soak the raisins until softened, about 15 minutes
- 5
Set aside the remaining cup of tea
- 6
Beat lard or shortening and sugar with an electric mixer at high speed until light and fluffy
- 7
Reduce speed and add tamale dough mixture a little at a time
- 8
When all is added, beat for 3 minutes