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Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• water
• canola oil

Instructions

1. 1 Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
2. 2 Combine water and canola oil in a separate bowl. Mix into the flour mixture with a fork until dough forms a ball, adding 1/4 cup water if dough is too dry.
3. 3 Knead dough until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide into 14 egg-size balls. Cover bowl with a cotton towel. Let dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. 4 Roll 1 ball dough into an 8-inch tortilla on a floured work surface. Repeat with remaining dough.
5. 5 Preheat an ungreased cast iron griddle on medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla on the hot griddle; cook until browned spots form, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate; cover with a cotton towel to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas, stacking them under the towel.

By Lela

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• anaheim chile pepper
• queso asadero
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• vegetable shortening

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Preheat the oven broiler; set the oven rack about 6 inches below the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. 3 Place peppers onto the prepared baking sheet and broil until skins are blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. Use tongs to rotate peppers often to char all sides. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Remove skin from peppers, then cut a slit down the long side of each one to remove seeds and core.
5. 5 Rinse peppers inside and our and pat dry with paper towels. Stuff peppers with strips of cheese.
6. 6 Whisk egg yolks and baking powder in a bowl until combined.
7. 7 Beat egg whites with an electric mixer in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
8. 8 Gently fold beaten whites into the yolk mixture. Place flour into a separate shallow bowl.
9. 9 Melt vegetable shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Roll each stuffed pepper in flour, tap off excess flour, and dip into the egg mixture to coat both sides. Gently lay coated peppers into the hot shortening. Fry peppers until lightly golden brown and cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.
10. 10 Serve and enjoy!

By Kentucky Guera

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• shortening
• lard
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening by hand, or with a pastry cutter until mixture is crumbly. If mixture looks more floury than crumbly, add one or two more tablespoons of shortening. Add about 3/4 cup hot water, or just enough to moisten.
2. 2 Knead dough by hand or with a large fork, rubbing dough against the sides of the mixing bowl to gather any clinging dough. If dough still sticks to the side of the bowl, add a couple more tablespoons of flour until dough forms a soft round shape. For best results, cover dough with a clean dish towel, and let it rest for about an hour or so.
3. 3 Divide dough into 12 equal-sized balls. Roll each ball on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick.
4. 4 Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
5. 5 Place a tortilla in the preheated pan and cook until browned and slightly puffy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Turn tortilla over to brown on second side, about 30 seconds or a minute more; transfer to a plate. Repeat with each piece of dough. Keep cooked tortillas covered with a towel to stay warm and moist until ready to serve.

By Jamie Mikall Martinez

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• masa harina
• water
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• shortening
• oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Stir masa harina, water, and salt together in a large bowl until combined.
3. 3 Whisk flour and baking powder together in a small bowl until combined.
4. 4 Gradually stir flour mixture and shortening into masa harina mixture, using clean hands when mixture is cool enough to touch. If dough seems dry, add more hot water, 1 to 3 teaspoons at a time, until dough is somewhat clay-like in texture, evenly moistened, and tacky but not sticky.
5. 5 Evenly divide and roll dough into 6 balls (about 2 ½ inches or 2 ¾ ounces each); keep covered with plastic wrap while working.
6. 6 Line a work surface with waxed paper or plastic wrap; sprinkle lightly with water. Working with one ball at a time, flatten balls on the wet surface into a 5 ½-inch disc (about until about 1⁄8-inch thick). Transfer discs to a waxed paper- or plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; keep covered with plastic wrap while working with remaining dough.
7. 7 Heat a griddle or comal over medium heat. Working in batches if needed, cook gorditas until dry to the touch with some small, very lightly golden spots, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place gorditas in a single layer, uncovered, on large plates or a large baking sheet.
8. 8 Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium to medium-high heat until hot enough to bubble immediately when edge of gordita is dipped in. Fry gorditas, one by one, until puffed, gently pressing it down into the oil occasionally with a spatula, about 45 seconds per side.
9. 9 Drain briefly on paper towels, then cut crosswise to create an opening large enough to stuff gorditas full of your favorite foods. Enjoy!

By Diana CakeLady Rangel

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• poblano pepper
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• salt
• queso fresco
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
2. 2 Broil peppers on top rack of the preheated oven until skins are charred, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board; rest until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 While peppers are cooling, whisk eggs, flour, milk, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth.
5. 5 Slice queso fresco into eight even rectangles, just shorter than the length of the peppers.
6. 6 Carefully peel and discard waxy skin from cooled peppers. Gently cut a slit down length of each pepper; remove and discard seeds and membranes with a spoon.
7. 7 Spread about 1/4 cup egg mixture on bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Insert 1 queso fresco rectangle into slit of each pepper; place peppers into the baking dish in a single layer, seam-sides down. Pour remaining egg mixture over top and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until egg mixture has risen and cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By Busy Teacher

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• corn husk
• pineapple
• water
• sugar
• corn masa dough
• butter
• coconut
• raisin

Instructions

1. 1 Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for about 3 hours. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
2. 2 Combine pineapple, water, and sugar in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until pineapple is very soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 Mix masa dough with butter and baking powder in a bowl until well combined. Add cooked pineapple, coconut, and raisins; knead into a smooth dough.
4. 4 Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 1 tablespoons masa mixture onto the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Fold sides of husk together, one over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
5. 5 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 45 minutes. Let tamales stand for 15 minutes before serving.

By EvaR

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• corn
• water
• cornmeal
• white sugar
• margarine
• masa harina
• milk
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Blend 1 cup corn kernels, water, and cornmeal in a blender or food processor just until smooth.
2. 2 Mix sugar, margarine, and masa harina together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in blended corn mixture. Mix in remaining 1 cup corn, milk, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
3. 3 Pour tomalito batter into the top of a double boiler over simmering water, and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Steam until firm, 50 to 60 minutes, checking water level occasionally and refilling if necessary.
4. 4 Stir pudding before serving to give it a consistent texture. Serve in small scoops.

By THEKIRKLANDS

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• yellow squash
• monterey jack cheese
• egg
• milk
• green chile pepper
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• corn chip

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add squash; cook until tender yet still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain. Set aside to cool.
3. 3 Combine cheese, eggs, milk, chiles, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Fold in squash.
4. 4 Sprinkle ½ crushed corn chips into the prepared dish; spoon squash mixture on top and cover with remaining ½ crushed corn chips.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

By Lynn Small

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• anaheim chile pepper
• cheddar cheese
• milk
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• baking soda
• salt
• canola oil
• oil

Instructions

1. 1 Remove seeds and membranes from chile peppers. Stuff each pepper with a strip of Cheddar.
2. 2 Mix milk, 1 cup flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon canola oil together in a small bowl until well combined. Place remaining 1/2 cup flour on a shallow plate.
3. 3 Pour 1 inch oil into a heavy frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat.
4. 4 Roll each pepper in flour, then dip in batter. Fry in batches until lightly browned on both sides.

By PANCHITA

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• corn husk
• orange
• white sugar
• lard
• ice cube
• corn masa dough
• milk
• orange juice
• raisin
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
2. 2 Combine oranges and 1 1/4 cups sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture starts to turn into jam, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
3. 3 While jam is cooling, place lard in a large bowl, add 2 or 3 ice cubes, and beat with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Beat in 1 1/4 cups sugar until well incorporated.
4. 4 Combine masa dough and baking powder in a separate bowl. Knead together for a few minutes. Add masa to lard mixture. Mix in milk alternately with orange juice, beating continuously with the electric mixer. Mix in cooled jam, raisins, and almonds.
5. 5 Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 2 tablespoons masa mixture onto the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Fold sides of husk together, one over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
6. 6 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 1 hour. Let tamales stand for 15 minutes before serving.

By AnaMaría

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• cornmeal
• salt
• sour cream
• egg
• cream-style corn
• onion
• vegetable oil
• jalapeno pepper
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large cast iron skillet.
2. 2 Whisk together cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Beat in sour cream and eggs until thoroughly combined. Stir in cream-style corn, onion, vegetable oil, and jalapeño peppers until incorporated.
3. 3 Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared cast iron skillet; spread 1 cup Cheddar cheese over batter. Pour in remaining batter and spread remaining 2 cups Cheddar cheese on top.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until set and cheese topping is melted and browned, about 45 minutes.

By MAIL8D

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• butter
• sugar
• egg
• cream-style corn
• green chile pepper
• monterey jack cheese
• cheddar cheese
• all-purpose flour
• cornmeal
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl.
3. 3 Beat in eggs one at a time.
4. 4 Blend in corn, chiles, Monterey Jack cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
5. 5 Stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to corn mixture; stir until smooth.
6. 6 Pour batter into the prepared pan.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean.

By Judy Spence

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• egg
• buttermilk
• corn oil
• cheddar cheese
• cream-style corn
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• cornmeal
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan or a cast iron skillet.
3. 3 Beat eggs in a small bowl; mix in buttermilk and corn oil. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese, creamed corn, onion, and jalapeños.
4. 4 Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in egg mixture until combined.
5. 5 Pour batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes.

By Lynn Gibson

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• pork loin
• onion
• garlic
• chile pepper
• salt
• corn husk
• beef broth
• lard
• masa harina
• salt
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Place pork, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven. Add enough water to cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low; simmer pork until cooked through and tender, about 2 hours.
2. 2 Remove stems and seeds from chiles; transfer to a medium saucepan with 2 cups water. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove from heat to cool.
3. 3 Transfer chiles and cooking liquid to a blender; blend until smooth. Strain sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; stir in salt. Discard contents of strainer.
4. 4 Remove pork from the pot; discard onion and garlic. Shred pork using two forks; mix in 1 cup chile sauce; set filling aside. Reserve remaining chile sauce for serving.
5. 5 Soak corn husks in a bowl of warm water until softened, about 30 minutes.
6. 6 Meanwhile, beat 1 tablespoon broth with lard in a large bowl until fluffy.
7. 7 Combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt in another large bowl; stir into lard mixture, adding more broth as needed to form a soft, spongy dough.
8. 8 Remove husks from water; pat dry. Spread about 2 tablespoons of dough, about 1/4-inch thick, onto the center of each husk, leaving a 1-inch border on sides and top.
9. 9 Spoon 1 tablespoon pork filling over dough. Fold sides of husk toward the center, then fold up the bottom to seal. Repeat with remaining husks, dough, and filling.
10. 10 Arrange tamales upright in a steamer basket over simmering water. Cover with a damp towel or extra husks. Steam until dough is firm and pulls away easily from husks, about 1 hour.
11. 11 Unwrap the tamales; drizzle with remaining chile sauce. Top with sour cream. Alternatively, stir chile sauce and sour cream together before drizzling for a creamy option.

By SADDIECAT

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• corn husk
• poblano pepper
• tomatillo
• lard
• onion
• salt
• black pepper
• cilantro
• masa harina
• chicken broth
• monterey jack cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Place corn husks in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place husks on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
2. 2 While husks are soaking, line a heavy cast iron grill pan or griddle with aluminum foil and place it over high heat. Arrange poblano peppers in a single layer over foil. Grill until peppers are blackened, turning as necessary, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and let them steam, 10 to 15 minutes. Peel off skins and remove seeds. Cut into strips and set aside.
3. 3 Place tomatillos in a medium pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until tomatillos change color, about 5 minutes. Drain, place in a blender, and blend until smooth. Set sauce aside.
4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon lard in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot lard until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add blended tomatillos; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes. Add poblano pepper strips and cilantro; cook at a boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
5. 5 Beat remaining lard in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Season with salt and continue beating for a few minutes. Beat in masa harina and baking powder until well combined. Mix in broth, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough has a smooth and workable consistency that is not too wet, similar to cookie dough. Test if masa mixture is ready by dropping a small ball of masa into a glass of cold water; if it floats, it's ready; if not, keep working dough a little longer.
6. 6 Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 2 tablespoons masa mixture onto corn husk, filling it 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Add 1 tablespoon tomatillo sauce and a Monterey Jack cheese slice in the center of masa mixture. Fold the sides of husk together, one over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
7. 7 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Place tamales, open-side up, into the insert. Cover and steam until filling is heated through and separates from husk, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let tamales rest for 15 minutes before serving.

By cocinaidentidad

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• all-purpose flour
• cornmeal
• sugar
• milk
• vegetable oil
• egg
• mexican cheese blend
• refried bean
• mayonnaise
• blue cheese salad dressing
• turkey chili
• iceberg lettuce
• tomato
• green chile pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, sugar and baking powder. Stir in the milk, oil and eggs, mixing until just moist. Spread in a greased 12 inch deep-dish pizza pan, or a 10x15 inch baking pan.
2. 2 Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Bake for another 10 minutes.
3. 3 Spread the refried beans and mayonnaise over the melted cheese. Top with blue cheese dressing, turkey chili, and remaining cheese.
4. 4 Bake for 12 to 15 more minutes in the preheated oven. Top with lettuce and diced tomatoes before slicing and serving.

By Amy Brolsma

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• corn husk
• chicken breast
• salt
• mulato chile
• ancho chile
• garlic
• cumin seed
• water
• lard
• masa harina
• chicken broth
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for a few hours. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
2. 2 Place chicken in a pot, season with salt, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain chicken and shred with 2 forks.
3. 3 Heat a griddle over medium heat and toast mulato and ancho chiles until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Place in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak until soft, about 25 minutes. Combine ancho and mulato chiles, garlic, cumin seeds, and about 1/2 cup of the soaking water in a blender; blend until a thick, smooth, mole-like sauce forms, adding more water if necessary.
4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon lard in a saucepan over medium heat and add the sauce; cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add shredded chicken and cook until flavors are combined and chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
5. 5 Place remaining lard in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add masa harina, chicken broth, baking powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, and beat until all ingredients are well combined. Test if the masa is ready by dropping a small ball of masa into a glass of cold water; if it floats, it's ready, if not, keep working the dough a little longer.
6. 6 Select 1 wide corn husk. Spread about 2 tablespoons masa mixture onto the the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Add 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling in the center of the masa mixture. Fold sides of husk together, one over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
7. 7 Editor's Note:
8. 8 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 1 hour. Let tamales rest for 15 minutes before serving. This recipe was originally submitted to Allrecipes.com.mx.

By ladoña

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• corn husk
• chicken breast
• salt
• water
• tomatillo
• serrano pepper
• onion
• cilantro
• garlic
• butter
• chicken broth
• masa harina
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
2. 2 Place chicken in a pot, season with salt, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain chicken and shred with 2 forks.
3. 3 Place tomatillo and serrano peppers in a pot while chicken is cooking, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tomatillos are soft and have changed color, but are not falling apart, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. 4 Combine tomatillos, serrano peppers, onion, cilantro, and garlic in a blender; blend into a smooth sauce.
5. 5 Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add tomatillo sauce. Cook until sauce has slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add shredded chicken and season filling with salt.
6. 6 Beat remaining butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add chicken broth, masa harina, baking powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and beat well until combined and the consistency of cookie dough. Test if the masa is ready by dropping a small ball of masa into a glass of cold water; if it floats, it's ready, if not, keep beating for a little longer.
7. 7 Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 2 tablespoons masa mixture onto the the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Add 1 tablespoon of filling down the center of the masa mixture. Fold sides of husk together, one over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
8. 8 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 1 hour. Let tamales stand for 15 minutes before serving.

By ladoña

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• pork shoulder
• onion
• garlic
• bay leaf
• salt
• water
• corn husk
• roma tomato
• chile de arbol pepper
• guajillo chile pepper
• cornstarch
• lard
• corn masa dough
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Cut pork into 3 chunks and place in a large saucepan. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, and salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil; skim foam from surface. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove pork and let cool. Strain broth and reserve.
2. 2 Bring a pot of water to a boil while pork is cooking. Add tomatoes, arbol chiles, and guajillo chiles, and boil until chiles are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, reserving cooking water, and allow to cool.
3. 3 Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
4. 4 Combine tomatoes, 1/2 cup cooking water, chiles de arbol, guajillo chiles, and cornstarch in a blender; blend until smooth. Strain tomato sauce through a fine-mesh sieve.
5. 5 Beat lard with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy. Combine masa, 1 cup reserved pork broth, 1 tablespoon salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl and mix until smooth. Add masa mixture to lard and mix until it has a smooth cookie dough consistency. Test if the masa is ready by dropping a small ball of masa into a glass of cold water; if it floats, it's ready, if not, keep beating for a little longer.
6. 6 Shred cooled pork with 2 forks.
7. 7 Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 2 tablespoons masa mixture onto the the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Add 1 tablespoon of the tomato sauce and pork down the center of the masa mixture. Fold sides of husk together, 1 over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
8. 8 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 1 hour. Let tamales rest for 15 minutes before serving.

By mega

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• pork butt roast
• onion
• garlic
• salt
• oregano
• cumin
• bay leaf
• all-purpose flour
• masa harina
• salt
• lard
• egg
• milk
• chipotle salsa

Instructions

1. 1 To make the filling: Place pork in a large pot and cover with water. Add onion, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. While pork is cooking, prepare dough.
2. 2 To make the dough: Sift together flour, masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Add shortening to dry ingredients and mix well. In a separate bowl, beat together egg and 1/2 cup milk. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients. Add egg mixture and stir with a fork until dough comes together in a ball. Divide dough into 16 even pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Place in a container, cover, and refrigerate.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. 4 After pork has simmered for 1 1/2 hours, remove from liquid. Place pork in a baking dish and bake for 1 hour or until meat shreds easily with a fork. Remove from the oven (keep the oven turned on) and shred into small pieces. Add salsa to shredded pork.
5. 5 Lightly grease a baking sheet.
6. 6 On a lightly floured surface, flatten a piece of dough with the palm of your hand. With a rolling pin, roll out the dough to make a 5-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling in the center of the dough circle. Brush edges of dough with milk. Fold dough over filling. Pinch edges together. Crimp with a fork to seal.
7. 7 Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining empanada dough. Leftover filling can be frozen or used in tacos, tamales, or burritos.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Remove to rack and cool for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

By Michele O'Sullivan

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• lard
• beef broth
• salt
• garlic powder
• masa harina
• pork butt
• black pepper
• allspice
• cumin
• salt
• clove
• apple cider vinegar
• adobo sauce
• chipotle pepper
• garlic
• onion
• tomato sauce
• beef broth
• guajillo chile pepper
• corn husk

Instructions

1. 1 Soak corn husks in a heavy pot or skillet of water for 24 hours, keeping them submerged.
2. 2 About four hours before corn husks ready, place guajillo chile peppers in a dry skillet over medium heat; toast until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds per side. Add some water to the skillet; simmer until tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer chiles to a blender.
3. 3 Add 1 cup beef broth, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, chipotles in adobo sauce, vinegar, cloves, 1 tablespoon salt, cumin, allspice, and black pepper to the blender; blend until marinade is smooth.
4. 4 Place pork butt in a slow cooker; pour marinade over top. Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low until pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork, 4 to 5 hours.
5. 5 Shred pork; return to the slow cooker and stir into sauce until well combined.
6. 6 Meanwhile, whisk masa harina, baking powder, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment to combine. Add 2 cups beef broth and lard; whisk until mixture is fluffy and well combined (dough will be sticky).
7. 7 Place 1 corn husk on a flat work surface; open and pat dry. Spread some dough evenly down center of husk, leaving room around edges; dollop a line of pork filling down center of dough.
8. 8 Fold one side of husk over filling, then fold other side of husk to overlap, creating a tube. Fold up narrow end of husk to seal bottom, leaving top open. Tie tamale with 1 strip of husk or kitchen twine.
9. 9 Place a steamer insert into a large saucepan; fill with water to just below bottom of insert. Bring water to a boil.
10. 10 Place tamales vertically into steamer basket, sealed-sides down. Cover the pan; steam for 1 hour. Serve hot.

By Brian Genest

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• green onion
• sour cream
• tomato
• black olive
• avocado
• monterey jack cheese
• corn husk
• chicken
• clove
• cumin
• caper
• green chile pepper
• tomato
• garlic
• onion
• olive oil
• poblano pepper
• chicken broth
• vegetable shortening
• salt
• masa harina

Instructions

1. 1 Combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and stir to combine.
2. 2 Place vegetable shortening in the bowl of a stand mixer and whip on medium-high speed until fluffy.
3. 3 Mix in 1/3 of the masa harina mixture on medium speed, about 2 minutes. Mix in 1/2 of the chicken broth and mix until combined. Add 1/3 of the masa marina mixture, and mix about 2 minutes. Pour in the remaining broth and mix an additional 2 minutes. Add in the remainder of the masa mixture and mix about 5 minutes. The mixture will be a slightly thick batter. Allow to stand while the filling is prepared.
4. 4 Preheat the oven's broiler. Place poblano chiles directly on the oven rack under the broiler and broil until the skin is blackened and bubbly. Turn the peppers to blacken the skin on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
5. 5 Place broiled peppers in a paper bag, close the bag, and allow the peppers to steam inside the bag, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 When peppers are cool enough to touch, remove the skins. Cut the peppers open and remove the seeds and membranes. Slice into 1/4-inch thick slices.
7. 7 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
8. 8 While the onions are cooking, use some more olive oil to grease a 10x10-inch baking dish, and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
9. 9 Add garlic to the skillet and cook about 1 minute. Stir in sliced poblano peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes and juice, green chiles, capers, cumin, and cloves. Cook for 4 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
10. 10 Pour filling into the prepared dish.
11. 11 Carefully and evenly spread the masa harina mixture on top of the filling.
12. 12 Remove excess water from each corn husk and place on top of the masa mixture, overlapping as necessary. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
13. 13 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
14. 14 Remove foil and corn husks. Sprinkle on Monterey Jack cheese and return to the oven until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
15. 15 Top with avocado slices, black olives, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and green onions to taste. Serve warm.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• water
• lard
• kosher salt
• corn masa
• onion powder
• salt
• cumin
• garlic
• de arbol chile pepper
• armenian chile pepper
• tomato
• chicken stock
• pork shoulder
• cumin
• chipotle chile powder
• kosher salt
• chili powder
• garlic
• onion
• water
• corn husk

Instructions

1. 1 Place 20 dried husks in a large Dutch oven and cover with water. Place a plate or bowl filled with water on top of husks to keep submerged. Let soak for at least 2 hours, flipping occasionally until husks are softened.
2. 2 Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Combine 2 cups water, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, chipotle powder, and cumin in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Cut pork shoulder into 4 equal pieces and add to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 While the filling is cooking, prepare the sauce: Place 2 cups chicken stock, tomatoes, chiles, and garlic in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are fully softened, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 Transfer sauce mixture into a blender; Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend until completely smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. 5 Transfer blended mixture back into the saucepan; stir in remaining 1 cup chicken stock, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and onion powder. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and color is a deeper red, about 30 minutes.
6. 6 When the filling has finished cooking, release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes, then use the quick-release method to release remaining pressure, 1 to 2 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
7. 7 Remove pork to a shallow baking dish; discard any fat and shred using 2 forks. Place shredded meat in a bowl. Stir 1 cup of the prepared red sauce and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt into shredded pork to coat; set filling aside. Set remaining sauce aside for serving.
8. 8 Strain cooking liquid through a fine mesh strainer and discard solids. Skim as much grease as possible from the liquid. Reserve 1 cup strained cooking liquid for cooking the masa and discard any remaining.
9. 9 To make the dough: Combine masa, 2 teaspoons salt, and baking powder in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on low speed until completely combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium and gradually add melted, warm lard alternately with 1 cup reserved, warm cooking liquid and 2 cups warm water; beat until dough is completely combined. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until dough is light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. The dough should resemble a loose cookie dough; adjust by adding 1 tablespoon of warm water at a time, if needed.
10. 10 Drain water from corn husks. One at a time, flatten out each husk, with the narrow end facing you, and spread approximately 1/4 cup masa mixture onto the top 2/3 of the husk. Spread about 1 tablespoon of meat mixture down the middle of the masa. Roll up the corn husk starting at one of the long sides. Fold the narrow end of the husk onto the rolled tamale and tie with a piece of butcher's twine.
11. 11 Stand tamales vertically, open-side up, in the steamer basket of the Instant Pot. Place the trivet in the cooker and add 2 cups of water. Place the steamer basket on the trivet, and close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
12. 12 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes, then use the quick-release method to release remaining pressure, 1 to 2 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Allow tamales to rest in the cooker for 10 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, warm the remaining sauce to serve with tamales.

By Pam Lolley

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• sour cream
• black olive
• mexican cheese blend
• enchilada sauce
• water
• lime juice
• butter
• black pepper
• salt
• white sugar
• chili powder
• masa flour
• green bell pepper
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• poblano pepper
• black bean
• tomato
• water
• oregano
• cumin
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• black pepper
• salt
• lime juice
• garlic
• olive oil
• chili powder
• chicken breast

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chicken, chili powder, 2 tablespoons oil, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and oregano in a bowl. Let marinate 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Pour chicken with marinade into a pot; add water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes, stirring as needed. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 1 hour.
3. 3 Transfer chicken to a large bowl and shred using 2 forks; set aside and keep warm.
4. 4 Add tomatoes, beans, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, onion, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook veggie mixture over medium-high heat until slightly softened and onion is translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust liquid by either adding while cooking covered, or condensing water by cooking uncovered; final product should be the consistency of a thick stew. Combine vegetable mixture with shredded chicken and set filling aside.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
6. 6 Mix masa flour, chili powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper for crust together in a bowl. Mix in butter and lime juice. Add hot water and mix until dough reaches the consistency of a thick cookie dough; mix or knead thoroughly.
7. 7 Place about 1/2 of the crust mixture into the prepared pan to form a 1/2- to 3/4-inch layer covering the bottom and 3/4 up the sides. Spread filling into crust.
8. 8 Flatten handfuls of remaining crust mixture to about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness. Lay on top of pie; continue until top is mostly covered. Spread enchilada sauce over crust. Cover with Mexican cheese. Scatter olives on top.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Serve with a little enchilada sauce and a dollop of sour cream on top of each serving.

By Greysun

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• egg yolk

Instructions

1. 1 Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Add egg yolks and mix until dry ingredients are moistened.
2. 2 Press into a ball and cut in quarters. Roll out on floured surface 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick; cut to desired width and length. Lay on linen dish towel or wooden dowel to dry.
3. 3 Add to broth such as chicken or turkey and cook until done.

By Beverly Myers

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• whole wheat flour
• salt
• water

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, stir together flour, salt and baking powder. Pour in water; stir to combine. Mix in additional water in 1 tablespoon increments, until a soft pliable dough is formed.
2. 2 Knead briefly on a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
3. 3 Flour each ball well, place between two pieces of wax paper and roll out to desired size and thickness.
4. 4 Heat an ungreased skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Peel away wax paper and grill rounds until brown flecks appear underneath. Turn and cook other side. Serve warm or cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

By Tracy Struthers

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• all-purpose flour
• sugar
• salt
• milk
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. 2 Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add milk and butter and work it in with your fingers until a dough forms.
3. 3 Roll dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Use cookie cutters to shape biscuits. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

By sabiane

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• potato
• egg
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the mashed potatoes and egg until well blended.
2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or heavy deep skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Carefully drop the potato mixture by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from oil to drain on paper towels.

By Patti Pearson

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• salt
• butter
• buttermilk

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. 2 Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture using a fork, your hands, or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix buttermilk into flour mixture until dough starts to stick together.
3. 3 Turn dough onto a floured work surface and shape into a 1/2-inch thick circle. Cut dough into 4 wedges and then into 8 wedges using a sharp knife. Arrange wedges on the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until biscones are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

By Hazel1014

Ingredients

• ✓ baking powder
• egg
• water
• all-purpose flour
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Beat the eggs and water together in a bowl. Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into a separate large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour the beaten eggs into the well, then stir in the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
2. 2 Roll the dough into a very thin layer on a lightly-floured surface; cut into 1/2 inch strips. Allow to dry at least 4 hours before using.

By Jacqui Bauer