Bolitas

Bolitas (Sweet Christmas Tamales)

2 lb hojas (corn husks)
2 lb masa
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup warm water, as needed
2 Tbsp cinnamon
1 cup dry raisins
4 tsps aniseed

Soak corn husks in hot water for 20 or 30 min until pliable
St& in a pan to let them drain

Mix masa with shortening, then add sugar, kneading & adding a little warm water at a time to make a smooth dough
Then add cinnamon, raisins & aniseed, blending into dough

Lay softened husks on a large table
Put 4 Tbsp of mixture on bottom half of each husk
Fold as for regular tamales
St& assembled tamales in a small roaster pan half filled with water
Cover with lid, bring water to a boil, & cook over medium heat for 1 hour
Masa will separate from husks when cooked

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