ZARELA’S BASIC DOUGH FOR TAMALES
Yield: 45-50 small tamales
Ingredients:
3 pounds fresh masa (or 4½ cups masa harina and 4 to 5 cups warm chicken stock)
l pound lard (preferably non-hydrogenated and without preservatives)—Zarela recommends home-rendered for better those undaunted enough to try it. Also see note at end of recipe.
Additional chicken stock as needed
2½ Tbsp. salt
