Tamales

Name: Tamales
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 1/2 c. dried masa harina for tamales; 1 tbsp. kosher salt; 2 1/4 c. hot water; 1 1/4 c. 1 1/4 c. shortening, preferably organic, or 1 1/4 cup lard, or a combination of both; 1 tbsp. baking powder; 1 to 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 24 8"-x-8" parchment squares (or 24 corn husks, soaked 1 hour in warm water)