Texoma tamales

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupLard
2cupsMasa harina or cornmeal
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBaking powder
cupChicken broth
2cupsTexas red or original san an

Directions

Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: 1 hr Beat lard until light and creamy. Mix dry ingredients and beat into lard, a small anount at a time. Beat in chicken broth to make a light soft dough. Spread half of dough in bottum of a greased 10x7x1½ inch baking pan. Spoon chili over the dough. Carefully spread remaining dough over the chili. Bake in 350ø F. oven for 45 minutes. Cut crosswise into 8 tamale shapes. Makes 4 servings. From "Famous Chili Recipes From Marlboro Country".