What is Masa Harina?
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Mas Harina is a Spanish word. It literally means dough floor as it is made from dried masa. Masa Harina is prepared by soaking the dried maize or field corn in the slaked lime (a mixture of lime and water solution) and so the dried maize becomes smoothened.
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The dried and powdered form is called masa de harina or maseca (which is actually a commercial brand); it is reconstituted with water. ...
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Masa harina is a powdery-looking meal,is fresh corn masa that has been force-dried and then powdered. This is the traditional flour used to make tortillas, tamales, and other Mexican dishes.
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http://www.fronterakitchens.com/cooking/pantry/rickspantry_masa.html
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