Tamale Pie

Masa for Tamales

Masa For Tamales (Easy Tamal Dough)

Papa's Old Mexican Tamale Recipe

Inside a tamale lady’s kitchen, years of traditional Mexican recipes mix with American culture on Thanksgiving

In Mexico, masa, the dough that forms the basis of tortillas, tamales, and other staples, is traditionally made from nixtamalized corn. This process, known as nixtamalization, involves soaking and cooking dried corn kernels in an alkaline solution, usually limewater (calcium hydroxide). The masa is kneaded to reach the right consistency. For tortillas, the masa is made into a more firm and pliable dough, whereas for tamales, it is often mixed with lard and broth to make it lighter and softer. Th

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