Masa Recipe
Summary
CuisineMexican
Ingredients
2/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon annatto (achiote) seeds
2 cups masa harina flour (dehydrated, treated com flour)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/3 cups warm water
Directions
Over a low heat, melt 1/3 cup lard with the annatto seeds.
Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
Whip remaining lard until fluffy.
Beat in masa harina, salt, cayenne pepper, and water.
Finally, beat in melted, strained lard, discarding annatto seeds.
Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
Whip remaining lard until fluffy.
Beat in masa harina, salt, cayenne pepper, and water.
Finally, beat in melted, strained lard, discarding annatto seeds.