Directions

1. Step 1

   Banana Leaves:Run banana leaves under warm water, while wiping them down with a clean rag to remove any dirt

2. Step 2

   Cut the leaves into 10x10 inch squares

3. Step 3

   Steam leave squares for 30-45 minutes or until softened

4. Step 4

   Leave covered while you prepare masa so they will remain pliable

5. Step 5

   Masa:With a mixer, using whisk attachment, whip coconut oil until you have incorporated some air into it and it has increased in volume (for about 3 to 4 minutes)

6. Step 6

   Add dry ingredients and whip for 1 to 2 minutes

7. Step 7

   Followed by pumpkin puree, mixing until uniform texture and color in the masa is established

8. Step 8

   To Assemble Add about two tablespoons of masa to your banana leaf squares, creating a thin 1

9. Step 9

   5 inch by 4 inch rectangle in the center of the square

10. Step 10

    Using either a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag, pipe about a tablespoon of the Kite Hill spread across the middle of the masa

11. Step 11

    Carefully fold your leaf in half along the horizontal plane, enveloping the filling

12. Step 12

    Roll until you have formed a long tube with the seam on the bottom

13. Step 13

    From the outside in, gently squeeze the masa towards the center and then fold in the edges tucking them underneath as well

14. Step 14

    Gently stack your tamales in a steamer and steam about 1 hour

15. Step 15

    Best enjoyed surrounded by those you love!