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MASA PARA TAMALES DULCES RECETA

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Chef Rogelio Lara
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, beat the vegetable shortening until fluffy.
  3. 3Gradually add the masa harina mixture to the shortening, mixing well.
  4. 4Add warm water and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
  5. 5If desired, fold in raisins and chopped nuts into the dough.
  6. 6Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
  7. 7Prepare corn husks by soaking them in warm water for about 30 minutes to soften.
  8. 8Take a corn husk, spread about 2 tablespoons of the dough onto the center, and fold the sides over to enclose the filling.
  9. 9Repeat the process until all dough is used, placing the tamales upright in a steamer pot.
  10. 10Steam the tamales for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the dough pulls away from the husk easily.

Equipment

mixing bowlsteamer potcorn husksspatula
vegetariandairy-freegluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup water
  • banana leaves or corn husks for wrapping

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt.
  2. 2In another bowl, mix coconut milk, pineapple juice, and sugar until well combined.
  3. 3Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. 4Fold in the diced pineapple and shredded coconut into the dough.
  5. 5Soak banana leaves or corn husks in warm water for about 30 minutes to soften them.
  6. 6Take a piece of the soaked leaf or husk, and spread about 2 tablespoons of the tamale dough onto it, leaving space at the edges.
  7. 7Fold the sides of the leaf or husk over the dough, then fold up the bottom to secure the filling inside.
  8. 8Repeat with the remaining dough and leaves or husks.
  9. 9Place the tamales upright in a steamer basket, and steam over boiling water for about 45-60 minutes, or until the masa is firm and cooked through.
  10. 10Let the tamales cool slightly before serving.

Equipment

steamermixing bowlsspatulameasuring cupsmeasuring spoons
vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 20 corn husks (soaked in warm water)

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, mix masa harina, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
  2. 2In another bowl, beat the vegetable shortening until fluffy.
  3. 3Gradually add the masa harina mixture to the shortening, alternating with warm water, until a soft dough forms.
  4. 4Stir in ground cinnamon and raisins until evenly distributed.
  5. 5Take a soaked corn husk and spread about 1/4 cup of the dough onto the center, leaving space at the edges.
  6. 6Fold the sides of the husk over the dough, then fold the bottom up to secure the tamale.
  7. 7Repeat with remaining husks and dough.
  8. 8Place the tamales upright in a steamer pot, filling the bottom with water.
  9. 9Cover the tamales with a damp cloth and steam for about 1 hour, or until the masa is firm and cooked through.
  10. 10Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

Equipment

steamer potmixing bowlsspatulameasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

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