Masa para Tamales

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• 4 cups masa mix
• 4 cups lukewarm chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/3 cups lard or vegetable shortening

Directions

In a large bowl, beat lard or shortening until fluffy.

In another bowl, combine masa, baking powder and salt. Mix the broth into the masa a little at a time, working with your fingers to make a moist dough.

Combine with shortening and beat until masa has a spongy texture.

Makes about 3 1/2 to 4 dozen tamales.