Fluffy Masa for Tamales (Stand Mixer Method)
Fluffy Masa for Tamales (Stand Mixer Method)
Ingredients
- 5 pounds masa preparada para tamales
- 1/2 cup lard
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup salsa, for tamales rojos
- 1 cup warm broth, for tamales de raja, or other tamale fillings
Instructions
- 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the lard. Whip the lard on medium-high speed until it becomes light, fluffy, and resembles stiff frosting, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Gradually add the 5 pounds of masa preparada to the whipped lard, a few cups at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined before adding more. This ensures the lard is well incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the baking powder and salt to the masa mixture. Increase the mixer speed to medium and continue to mix for approximately 10 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Once the masa has been mixed for 10 minutes, add 1 cup of your chosen liquid. For red tamales, incorporate 1 cup of salsa. For pepper strip tamales or other savory fillings, add 1 cup of warm broth. Continue mixing on medium speed for another 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
The masa should now be nice, fluffy, aerated, and glossy. It is ready to be spread onto corn husks and filled for your tamales.
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Fluffy Masa for Tamales (Stand Mixer Method)
Ingredients
- 5 pounds masa preparada para tamales
- 1/2 cup lard
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup salsa, for tamales rojos
- 1 cup warm broth, for tamales de raja, or other tamale fillings
Instructions
- 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the lard. Whip the lard on medium-high speed until it becomes light, fluffy, and resembles stiff frosting, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Gradually add the 5 pounds of masa preparada to the whipped lard, a few cups at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined before adding more. This ensures the lard is well incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the baking powder and salt to the masa mixture. Increase the mixer speed to medium and continue to mix for approximately 10 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Once the masa has been mixed for 10 minutes, add 1 cup of your chosen liquid. For red tamales, incorporate 1 cup of salsa. For pepper strip tamales or other savory fillings, add 1 cup of warm broth. Continue mixing on medium speed for another 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
The masa should now be nice, fluffy, aerated, and glossy. It is ready to be spread onto corn husks and filled for your tamales.