Basic Masa Dough Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
2 ancho chiles
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears )
3 3/4 cups masa harina
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup chilled lard

Directions:

Combine chicken broth and ancho chiles in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes or until chiles are tender; cool slightly, Combine broth mixture and corn in a blender; process until smooth.
Lightly spoon masa harina into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine masa harina, salt, and baking powder, stirring well with a whisk. Cut in lard with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add broth mixture to masa mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Cover and chill until ready to use.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	71.02 Kcal (297 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.39g	4%
Cholesterol	1.87mg	1%
Sodium	266.69mg	11%
Potassium	118.24mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.44g	3%
Sugars	0.61g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	5%
Protein	3.2g	6%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	40.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	112.15 Kcal (470 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.78g	4%
Cholesterol	2.96mg	1%
Sodium	421.14mg	11%
Potassium	186.71mg	3%
Total Carbs	14.91g	3%
Sugars	0.97g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	5%
Protein	5.05g	6%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	0.6mg	2%
Calcium	63.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

1.4

Points
2

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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