Progresso Tamale Parlor
  Authentic Mexican Food Recipes
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  "Serving Fine Mexican Food Since 1939"

  Mexican Tamale Recipes
  Masa Harina Tamale Masa Recipe
  
  6 cups Masa Harina (corn flour)
  3 1/2 cups warm chicken broth
  2 cups lard
  1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  
  Beat lard and salt using an electric mixer at medium speed until combined. 
  Slowly add broth and Masa Harina a few cups at a time. Beat at medium speed until 
  dough is a smooth paste. Cover and refrigerate for an hour.  

  Note: unsalted butter, margarine or shortening can be used instead of lard

  Yield: 1 - 2 dozen tamales
  Prep Time: 15 min
  Difficulty: Easy