Michoacán Chapatas

The recipe for Michoacán chapatas is a typical Michoacán tamal. Made with masa, sugar, and cinnamon, it is sweet and can be eaten for breakfast or dinner.
Ingredients
10
Servings
  • 1 kilo flour
  • 1 kilo sugar
  • 800 milligrams masa dough
  • 500 milliliters water
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons yeast
Preparation
45 mins
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  • Put 500 mg of flour with a little water and yeast, beat until lumps are removed, and leave the dough a bit watery. Let the dough rest until it puffs up (if possible, overnight).
  • Add the remaining flour and the other ingredients, beat until both doughs are well mixed, and let it rest for another 3 hours.
  • Place the dough in soaked corn husks, and put them in a steamer with a little water, cooking over medium heat until the dough separates from the husks.

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