Is it sacrilegious to use bacon grease instead of that lovely rendered lard in "supermarket" masa? Also, your opinion on a tiny bit of baking powder? Thanks so much for this series... stay tuned, everyone!
Hi Donna! I wouldn’t use bacon grease because many times bacon has artificial smoke flavors added that are distracting. However if it’s a natural bacon with no flavoring, chemical cures or sugar added then I would say yes. Re baking powder I would say no but that’s for my taste. I think Baking powder makes tamales a bit cake like in texture which is not that authentic. But I know baking powder is used. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Darn I was hoping for a video oh how to make the Masa fresh, all the videos I am finding is with dry corn flour 😢
Hey! the US doesn’t sell fresh field corn to consumers, but if you find some let me know and I will research and send you a recipe! Let me know! 🤠❤️
@@kitchenwrangler Sounds good thanks
Is it sacrilegious to use bacon grease instead of that lovely rendered lard in "supermarket" masa? Also, your opinion on a tiny bit of baking powder? Thanks so much for this series... stay tuned, everyone!
Hi Donna! I wouldn’t use bacon grease because many times bacon has artificial smoke flavors added that are distracting. However if it’s a natural bacon with no flavoring, chemical cures or sugar added then I would say yes. Re baking powder I would say no but that’s for my taste. I think Baking powder makes tamales a bit cake like in texture which is not that authentic. But I know baking powder is used. Give it a try and let me know what you think!