Does anyone know of any tamale recipes? I mainly need a good recipe for the bread part.?

Question

The recipes I have tried are either too doughy or crumbly. Thanks

Answer 1

I use Goya Discos for the "bread part". You can find them in the grocery store.

Answer 2

Fresh Tamale Masa Recipe

  

  1/3 pound lard

  1 pound fresh ground masa

  Water or chicken broth, if needed

  1 tablespoon salt

  Beat lard with an electric mixer to aerate (approximately 2 minutes). Beat in small amounts of

  masa until all is incorporated into lard. Add a small amount of water or broth if needed.

  (This is a personal judgment call.) When masa is desired consistency, beat in salt.

  Test the masa for doneness by dropping a small amount in a glass of water. If the masa

  floats, the masa is done. Do not over beat or the masa will become dry and hard.

  Refrigerate, covered, if not using immediately.

  Fresh ground masa can be found in Mexican specialty stores or in your neighborhood grocery

  during the months of November-January. If you can't find fresh ground masa, try the Masa Harina

Answer 3

Tamale Dough:

2 cups masa harina

1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup lard

1 (8 ounce) package dried corn husks

1 cup sour cream