August Kitchen Challenge Results: Tamales

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

lard

1 tsp

baking powder

1 tbsp

salt

2 1/2 lb

fresh ground masa (unprepared) for tamales

to 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup

salsa verde

large poblano chiles, quartered and seeded

2 cups

shredded cheese (such as Manchego or Queso Fresco)

dried corn husks

additional salsa verde, for serving

Mexican crema or sour cream, for serving