Basic Fresh Masa
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INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup butter
6 tablespoons margarine
5 pounds unprepared fresh masa
1 to 3 cups pork, chicken, beef, or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons saltIn the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, combine the butter and margarine. With the paddle attachment on high speed, whip for 2 minutes, or until fluffy. Lower the speed to medium and add the fresh masa alternately with 1 cup of the stock, then add the salt. Beat until well mixed.
Return the mixer to high speed and whip for 3 to 5 minutes, until the masa is the consistency of spackle. If necessary, add more stock, 1/4 cup at a time, until the correct consistency is attained.
Drop 1/2 teaspoon masa into a cup of cold water. If the masa floats, it is ready; if it sinks, continue whipping for another minute. Repeat this float test until the sample masa floats.
Makes enough for 4 to 5 dozen tamales