Sweet Tamales

* Exported from MasterCook *

Sweet Tamales

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Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mexican

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 ounces Instant grits
1/4 cup Grated coconut or chopped -- almonds
2/3 cup (3-1/2 ozs) masa harina
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
1/2 cup Unsalted butter -- cut in 4

1/2 cup Lard -- cut in 4 pieces
1 1/2 cups Water or complimentary fruit -- juice
Shucks or wrappers of choice
Citrus peel ties:
3 Oranges
3 Lemons
4 cups Water
1/2 cup Sugar

Dough: filling of choice, lemon orange sauce or Guava Sauce Have ready the
Using the metal blade, grind the grits with the coconut or almonds for abo
Using the metal blade, whip together the butter and lard for 30-45 seconds
Test the consistency of the dough by pinching off a small piece and set at
Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the dough on the prepared wrappers. Spread t
Steam for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. After 2 hours, test one tamale for doneness. T
To serve, unwrap the tamales and serve with Lemon-Orange Sauce or Guava Sa
Citrus Peel Ties are an optional tie for Sweet Tamales and make a lovely p
SWEET TAMALE FILLINGS Use about 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons filling per tamale,
1. 2 cups fresh or canned chopped fruit, well drained. Add a light coating
(Reserve fruit juices for the dough or a sauce.) 2. 2 cups thickened homem
3. 2 cups chopped candied fruits (raisins, apricots, dates, pineapple, etc
4. 3/4 cup white seedless raisins, plumped for 30 minutes to 1 hour in 1/2 Thi
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recipe is adapted to Cuisinart.
=============== Reply 143 of Note 4 ==============
Board: FOOD BB Topic: ETHNIC Subject: MEXICAN FOOD
To: ASXV66A JAMES KILGORE Date: 07/03 From: ASXV66A JAMES
KILGORE Time: 6:47 PM

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