Basic Tamal Dough Makes about 26 tamales
INGREDIENTS
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1 8-ounce package dried cornhusks
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10 ounces (1 1/3 cups) rich-tasting pork lard (or vegetable shortening if you wish), slightly softened but not at all runny
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 pounds (4 cups) fresh coarse-ground corn masa for tamales
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OR 3 1/2 cups dried masa harina for tamales mixed with 2 1/4 cups hot water
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1 to 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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2 1/2 to 3 cups Pork in Red Chile Filling or Chicken in Green Chile Filling
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