Why is my tortilla dough sticky?

Table of Contents:

1. Why is my tortilla dough sticky?
2. How do you know when Masa is bad?
3. What do you do if your tamale masa is too sticky?
4. What goes with tamales as a side dish?
5. How many pounds of meat is a pound of masa?

Why is my tortilla dough sticky?

The dough will be sticky when you are done mixing it. Add just enough flour to be able to handle the dough. It should still be tacky while you knead it. You won't need to knead the dough long.

How do you know when Masa is bad?

Nowadays, corn masa is often made from corn that is grown further away, or even from corn that has been sitting on a shelf for months before being ground. The result is that masa can often be stale and flavorless, which can ruin the taste of any recipe that uses it.

What do you do if your tamale masa is too sticky?

If your dough is too crumbly, it probably needs a little more water. If it's too sticky, it probably needs more flour or masa harina. Add more ingredients accordingly, and be sure to knead the dough for a few minutes between additions to better facilitate absorption.

What goes with tamales as a side dish?

• Eggs and Salsa. Tamales are already delicious on their own, but it also couldn't hurt to dress them up with a few toppings. ...
• Cilantro Rice. ...
• Black Bean Soup. ...
• Fresh Fruit. ...
• Jicama Slaw. ...
• Mexican Cornbread. ...
• Corn Chowder. ...
• Mexican Crema.

How many pounds of meat is a pound of masa?

of MASA you will need 5 -10 pounds of meat. Measuring the same as masa will yield equal amounts of filling as to masa. If you like twice the meat as masa then go with 10 pounds of meat for every 5 pounds of masa. For spicy tamales use one small poblano pepper (chile ancho) for each pound of meat.