Masa Preparada

1. 1

   Mix all the ingredients except the lard in one mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Whip the lard separately in another bowl till fluffy.

3. 3

   Combine the two, mixing thoroughly until a small quantity of the masa floats when placed in a cup of water.

4. 4

   (Prepare pot for steaming with rocks or foil balls on the bottom and a layer of husks.) Soak the corn husks in water for a couple of hours.

5. 5

   Separate the husks into wide enough sheaves to wrap a tamale.

6. 6

   Spread the masa out on the husk with the back of a spoon to a thickness of about 1/8 of an inch (cover the husk) over appoximately 1/3 of the husk.

7. 7

   (Leave some room on the bottom to wrap up.) Insert filling in the center, wrap, fold the bottom, stand in pot and steam for two hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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