Maseca Corn Masa Flour for Tamales - 4.4 lbs

Maseca Tamal Instant Corn Masa Flour is a coarse-ground white corn masa flour specially made for preparing homemade tamales. Its texture is designed to help create soft, flavorful tamale dough that spreads easily over corn husks or banana leaves.

This 4.4 lb bag is gluten free, kosher, made with 100% whole grain corn, and contains no preservatives. One bag can make a large batch of tamales, with the final yield depending on the size of each tamale.

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Why Use Maseca Tamal?

• Coarse-ground white corn masa flour made specifically for tamales
• Gluten free
• Kosher Pareve certified
• 100% whole grain certified
• No preservatives added
• No cholesterol or trans fat
• Great for tamales wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves

Easy Chicken Tamales Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 cups Maseca Tamal corn masa flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 large rotisserie chickens, shredded
• 2 cans salsa verde or tomatillo sauce
• 1 bag dried corn husks

Instructions:

1. Soak the corn husks in warm water until soft and pliable.
2. Using an electric mixer, combine the Maseca Tamal flour, cooking oil, salt, baking powder, and chicken broth until a smooth, consistent masa forms.
3. Shred the chicken and mix it with the salsa verde or tomatillo sauce.
4. Spread an even layer of masa over each softened corn husk, then place a spoonful of chicken filling in the center.
5. Fold the sides of the corn husk toward the center so they overlap, then fold the narrow end of the husk underneath the tamale.
6. Arrange the tamales upright in a tamale steamer.
7. Steam until the masa is fully cooked and separates easily from the husk. Cooking time may vary depending on tamale size and steamer capacity.

Ingredients

Corn treated with hydrated lime.

Product Details

• Brand: Maseca
• Product Name: Tamal Instant Corn Masa Flour
• Spanish Name: Harina de Maíz para Tamales / Maseca Tamalera
• Net Weight: 4.4 lb
• Corn Type: White corn
• Grind: Coarse
• Type: Instant corn masa flour for tamales
• Dietary: Gluten free, kosher, 100% whole grain
• Use: Mexican tamales, Guatemalan tamales, nacatamales, and other tamale-style recipes

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. For best quality after opening, keep tightly sealed or transfer to an airtight container to protect from heat and moisture.

Note: Ingredient formulas and packaging may change. Please review the product package for the most current ingredient, nutrition, and preparation information.

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