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Tamales 20

This Tamales 20 recipe uses Salt, Warm Water, Firmly Packed Brown Sugar, and Baking Powder. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 1 tsp
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Soak husks according to directions in Basic Tamales.

2. 2

   For tamale dough: Beat lard and salt until fluffy.

3. 3

   Slowly beat in masa mix alternately with water until very light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg, mixing until well blended.

5. 5

   To assemble tamales: Drain corn husks; pat dry.

6. 6

   Spread 2 tablespoons dough on center of husks, forming a 3 x 2-inch rectangle and spreading completely to right edge.

7. 7

   Spoon 1 teaspoon each pecans and raisins lengthwise down center of rectangle.