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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 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 The key to great tortillas is great masa harina and Masienda's flour is my favorite (well, outside of Mexico anyway).—Scott Gilbertson Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for masa harina
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Etymology
Mexican Spanish, probably literally, flour masa (masa in the form of flour)