Read this to learn how to spread masa for tamales so that you can have perfectly filled homemade tamales. Grab the corn husk and masa and get started on spreading that masa.
Grab the corn husk and make sure that the smooth side is facing up. The wide end should be on your palm and the narrow side will be at the top. (Watch the video for a visual guide.)
Scoop a few tablespoons of masa onto the center of the corn husks, on the wide end. Use the back of the spoon or your spatula and begin flattening the masa and working it towards the left and right side to spread it around.
If you’re like me, and have small palms, you may find it a little difficult to hold the corn husk. In this case you can do the spreading on top of a cutting board.
You don’t want to spread the masa all the way down to the narrow end. Leave about 2-inches or so of space. And a 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch on either side.
Your corn husks are now ready to have the filling added.