Masa Recipe
Summary
CuisineMexican
Ingredients
| 2/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening | ||
| Annatto seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Masa harina | 2 Cup (16 tbs), dehydrated | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cayenne pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Warm water | 1 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
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.
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