Basic Tamale Dough

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups	474ml	Masa harina
		(available in Latin-American markets)
2 cups	474ml	Warm water
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	Finely-diced onion
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Lard or vegetable shortening
		Chili powder - to taste
		Cumin - to taste
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

In a bowl beat 2 cups warm water into masa harina to make a stiff, smooth dough. In a large bowl, beat lard with electric mixer or wooden spoon until light and fluffy. Begin adding masa, a handful at a time, beating constantly. When all masa is incorporated, beat in onions and season to taste with chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.

This recipe yields enough dough to make 25 tamales.

Source:
ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-058 broadcast 03-25-1997) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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