basic tamale dough
Basic Tamale Dough 4 1/2 cups corn flour 4 to 5 cups warm chicken broth, plus more as needed 1 pound lard or shortening 2 1/2 tablespoons salt Place corn flour in a large bowl and ...
Ingredients
- 41/2 cups corn flour
- 4to 5 cups warm chicken broth, plus more as needed
- 1poundlard or shortening
- 21/2 tablespoons salt
Directions
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Basic Tamale Dough 4 1/2 cups corn flour 4 to 5 cups warm chicken broth, plus more as needed 1 pound lard or shortening 2 1/2 tablespoons sa
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Beat with a wooden spoon or mix with your hands until dough is smooth
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Use a little more broth of necessary, but the mixture should not be loose
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Beat lard or shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes, until fluffy
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Begin adding corn flour mixture a handful at a time
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as necessary
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Alternatively, beat in tamale mixture using your bare hand as a whipping and folding tool
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If the mixture becomes too stiff to beat, add up to 1 cup tepid chicken or pork broth a little at a time