Grains And Dough
Not beating the lard enough — the masa must be aerated. Using cold broth — warm broth incorporates better. Over-filling — too much filling and the tamale bursts or won't cook through. Under-steaming — 60 minutes is the minimum. Packing too tightly in the steamer — steam needs circulation. Not soaking corn husks long enough — they need 30 minutes minimum to become pliable. Skipping the float test.
Not beating the lard enough — the masa must be aerated. Using cold broth — warm broth incorporates better. Over-filling — too much filling and the tamale bursts or won't cook through. Under-steaming — 60 minutes is the minimum. Packing too tightly in the steamer — steam needs circulation. Not soaking corn husks long enough — they need 30 minutes minimum to become pliable. Skipping the float test.
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