How to Use masa harina in a Sentence

masa harina

noun
  • The masa harina adds a nice texture to the broth as well.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The masa harina adds a nice texture to the broth as well.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • If the dough feels moist or sticky, work in a sprinkling of masa harina.
    — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2021
  • This center is then ground fine and dried to produce the masa harina.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022
  • The masa harina is key to the overall flavor.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The masa harina is key to the overall flavor.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The dough should be tacky but not sticky or crumbly (if overly sticky, add a teaspoon of masa harina).
    — Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2023
  • Put the masa harina in a bowl, and add stock a little at a time until the mixture is crumbly.
    — John Sowell, idahostatesman, 18 Dec. 2017
  • Thin with more liquid or thicken with more masa harina—the range of good results is vast.
    — Christian Reynoso, Bon Appétit, 25 July 2022
  • What sets this masa harina apart is its distinct, intense corn flavor.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
  • Stir in the masa harina and mix thoroughly to combine.
    — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The flavor of corn tortillas made with their masa harina is in a different league.
    — Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2023
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, masa harina, baking soda and salt.
    — Dallas News, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Turn dough out onto a work surface lightly dusted with masa harina.
    — Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Champurrado is a chocolate atole thickened with masa harina and served hot.
    — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Stir together flour, masa harina, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
    — Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Or try masa harina, a very fine corn flour traditionally used to make corn tortillas or tamales.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The meat should soak up quite a bit of the liquid and also gets some thickening help from some masa harina or cornmeal.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2021
  • Warming over medium-low heat, whisk in masa harina until dissolved.
    — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Mix masa harina and 1 1/3 cups very hot water in a medium-size bowl with a spoon until a dough forms.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Reduce the speed to low, and add a quarter each of the broth and masa harina mixture, mixing until well combined.
    — Pati Jinich, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Add the baking powder and the corn flour (masa harina), then gradually add the pork broth until the dough is very light.
    — Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 11 Dec. 2020
  • All-purpose flour or plain yellow cornmeal may be substituted for masa harina.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Add two cups beef or chicken stock and two cups reserved chile liquid; gradually whisk in masa harina or cornmeal to remove any lumps.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2021
  • One of our most popular recipes ever, this creamy take on tortilla soup is made with pantry staples, chicken, and masa harina, which adds thickness.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Knead just until dough comes together; add additional masa harina, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough is too sticky.
    — Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Swap in rice flour, whisked with boiling water, for masa harina and the resulting pupusas are crispier and spongier, airy lunar disks quicker to char.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2020
  • Some kitchens even go beyond making tortillas from masa harina, a corn flour widely available from restaurant wholesalers and suppliers.
    — Washington Post, 15 June 2022
  • Lopez expanded the family’s brand to include an entire line of pantry products like mole starters, masa harina, chocolate and heirloom black beans.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Instead of masa harina, Filipinos swapped in rice (naturally) to make a rich chocolate breakfast rice porridge that's a beloved treat.
    — Dorothy Hernandez, CNN, 25 Feb. 2022

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