Masa preparada para tamales

Need about 7.5-8 lbs of masa for 9 lbs of meat

(1/2/2026: about 27 tamales with 2.5 lbs of masa)

*Each batch of masa is 2.5 lbs

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs of masa
• 1.5 stick butter
• 1 cup coconut oil
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1.5 tsp baking powder

Instructions

• Mix it together until well blended.
• Optional: add 6 tbsp of sauce for tamale type (red for red, green for green)
• Add a small drop to a glass of water to see if it floats. If it floats, it's ready. If not, continue mixing for 1-2 min and try again.

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