Basic Tamale Dough and Cheddar Tamale Dough

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Basic Tamale Dough

 

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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8 c masa harina -- see notes

4 tsps baking powder

4 tsps salt

1/2 c olive oil

6 c lukewarm water -- up to 8 cups

 

In a very large mixing bowl, combine masa, baking powder, and salt. Stir in

oil and 6 cups water. Add more water, if necessary, mixing until dough is

completely moist, but not overly wet. (Different masas have different

absorbencies, so you must use you judgement with the amount of water. Dough

should be similar in texture to cookie dough, and it should be easily

spreadable.)

 

Source:

" Veggie Life Autumn 2000 "

 

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Per serving: 65 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (28% calories from fat); 1g

Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 159mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : The convience-food nature of tamales becomes apparent after a bunch

has been prepared. Leftovers freeze well, and can be defrosted one at a

time, as needed. A single preparation session can produce several quick and

easy meals for a later date.

 

Dried masa, also called " masa harina " or " masa flour " , is made from corn

soaked in lime water or another alkaline substance. The soaking process

enhances the nutritional value and makes the cooked product softer, more

absorbent, and more cohesive than regular cornmeal. Find mesa in the baking

or ethnic section of supermarkets. Some manufactuers degerm the corn when

making their masa, reducing its nutrtional value and increasing its shelf

life. Whole kernel, organic masa is available by mail order from Gold Mine

Natural Food Company, 7805 Arjons Dr., San Diego, CA 92126-4368,

1-800-475-3663

Maseca brand masa, which also retains the corn grem, is available at many

retail outlets, including Wal-Mart.

Shucks or corn husks, are available at many large markets in the ethnic

foods section or by mail order online from TEX-MEX at www.texmex.net

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Cheddar Tamale Dough

 

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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6 c masa harina

1 lb reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded

1 tbsp baking powder

1 tbsp salt

1/3 c canola oil

5 c lukewarm water -- up to 7 cups

 

In a very large mixing bowl, combine masa, cheese, baking powder, and salt.

Stir in oil and 5 cups water. Add more water, if necessary, mixing until

dough is completely moist, but not overly wet. (Different masas have

different absorbencies, so you must use your judgement with the amount of

water. Dough should be similar in texture to cookie dough, and it should be

easily spreadable.)

 

Source:

" Veggie Life Autumn 2000 "

 

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Per serving: 48 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (27% calories from fat); 1g

Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 120mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

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