Name: Sweet Strawberry Tamales with Raisins
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 kg Nixtamalized corn flour for tamales; 350 g Lard or vegetable shortening; 1 cup Sugar; 1 tbsp Baking powder; 1 tsp Salt; 2 cups Natural strawberry puree or concentrate; 1 cup Warm water or cinnamon tea; 1 cup Raisins; 30 pieces Dried corn husks (totomoxtle), soaked; ACCOMPANIMENTS:; Refried Bayo or Black Beans; Atole

Directions

Step 1

Soak the corn husks in hot water for 30 minutes until soft, then drain.
Step 2

Beat the shortening or lard for 10 minutes until pale, fluffy, and creamy in texture.
Step 3

Gradually add the sugar while beating continuously until fully incorporated.
Step 4

Incorporate the corn flour, alternating with the strawberry puree, cinnamon tea, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5

Knead vigorously for 10 minutes until the dough is fluffy and light; fold in the raisins.
Step 6

Spread two tablespoons of dough onto each corn husk, fold the sides toward the center, and fold the bottom point upward.
Step 7

Arrange the tamales vertically in a steamer pot and steam covered for 60 to 75 minutes, until they easily separate from the husk.

Notes:
Sweet tamales are essential during festivities such as Candlemas (February 2nd) and Christmas. Originally, they were made with local ingredients prior to the introduction of lard and sugar.

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