How do I figure out how much masa to order to make tamales?
Here are some formulas to help you! 15 lbs = 100 Commercial Size Tamales (Approx. 8dz) 5 lbs = Approx 35 Tamales OR LBS of Meat (Adjust for cooking shrinkage and bones) X 2 = LBS of Masa Batida Example 10LBS of Pork Butt Becomes 8 lbs Cooked Meat 8 X 2 = 16lbs Masa Batida 1 LB Hojas (Dried Corn Husks) per 10 LBS Masa Batida To Prepare Plain Corn Dough ( Masa sin Preparar/Sencilla) for Tamales DO NOT USE A MIXER It will break or burn out! Must be mixed by hand! Or better yet purchase it already mixed!
