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basic Tamale Dough 4 1/2 Cups Corn Flour
4 To 5 Cups Warm Chicken Broth, Plus More As Needed
1 Pound Lard Or Shortening
2 1/2 Tablespoons Salt place Corn Flour In A Large Bowl And Add 4 Cups Of Warm Broth. Beat With A Wooden Spoon Or Mix With Your Hands Until Dough Is Smooth. Use A Little More Broth Of Necessary, But The Mixture Should Not Be Loose. beat Lard Or Shortening In A Large Bowl With An Electric Mixer On Medium Speed About 3 Minutes, Until Fluffy. begin Adding Corn Flour Mixture A Handful At A Time. Scrape Down The Sides Of The Bowl With A Rubber Spatula As Necessary. Alternatively, Beat In Tamale Mixture Using Your Bare Hand As A Whipping And Folding Tool. If The Mixture Becomes Too Stiff To Beat, Add Up To 1 Cup Tepid Chicken Or Pork Broth A Little At A Time. When Done, The Mixture Should Be Light And Delicate, The Texture Of Butter Cream Frosting. Beat In Salt. |
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