Honduran Tamale

Name: Honduran Tamale
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: For the masa (dough); 3 cups masa harina (corn flour); 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (or pork, if preferred); 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, diced; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/4 cup olives (optional); 1/4 cup raisins (optional); 10-12 banana leaves, cut into 12×12-inch squares; String or kitchen twine for tying; Water for steaming; Honduran Anafre (Bean,