Simply translated, masa — the foundation for every perfect tortilla, tostada, tamale, pozole, arepa and gordita — means dough. It unites North and South America, defying any one cultural identity.

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I know the word “masa” means dough, particularly corn dough, but it might as well be short for “miracle,” because the process of producing this staple of Mexican (and other Central and South American) ...

Cornmeal Versus Masa: What’s the Difference? Cornmeal is ground corn. That’s it. Masa harina is made from dried corn that has been nixtamalized before being ground. or soaked in an alkalized lime ...