Masa For Tamales Recipe

A mexican recipe of masa for tamales. Masa harina is made from hominy that is treated with a lye solution and ground very fine, more like flour. It is used to make tortillas and tamale dough. This tamal dough recipe for Mexican savory tamales starts with fresh masa from a tortilleria. Lard, baking powder, salt, and broth are added to make a fluffy, light, tender, and flavorful tamal that can be stuffed with your favorite filling, like Red Chile and Pork or Rajas Con Queso.