Carrillo said a game changer in her technique came when she discovered the masa spreader, a plastic tool with a flat, smooth edge. Leal Bakery sells all the ingredients to make tamales at home ...

“If you haven't tried making cooked-masa varieties of tamales, give them a shot,” says Henry. “These varieties are more typical in Southern Mexico and Central America, and are typically ...

Tamale-making is a very organized process ... Carrillo said a game changer in her technique came when she discovered the masa spreader, a plastic tool with a flat, smooth edge.