Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut 4 strips of parchment paper about 10 inches wide. Use a lid and trace a 6 inch circle about 2 inches down in the top center of each strip of paper. (see video if needed) Set aside
In a medium mixing bowl sift or whisk together the coconut or almond flour, psyllium husk powder, salt and xanthan gum (if using) until combined and no lumps
Add the oil. use a fork or whisk the oil in until fully combined
Add the HOT water and corn extract (if using). Whisk until fully combined and a smooth dough has formed
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and push the dough to the center of the bowl. Dampen hands and form the dough into a smooth ball. Press gently to make sure the dough is sticking together
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Place one strip of the prepared parchment paper on a clean work surface
Place 1 dough portion in the center of the circle you drew, Press the dough out evenly to cover the entire circle
Place 2 TBSof the cooked filling of choice in the center of the pressed dough
Pick up the edge of the parchment paper and fold the dough over the filling like you are rolling a burrito. You should have extra paper at the bottom and one side of the roll. (see video if needed)
Find the bottom of the tamale and fold the extra parchment paper over the tamale. Continue rolling the tamale in the paper like a burrito until the paper is completely rolled around the tamale. Cut any excess paper off of the top. Trim a long thin strip of the from the excess paper. Tie the strip around the middle of the tamale "package" (see video if needed) Repeat the rolling process until all the tamales are "packaged"
Place the rolled tamales in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until the dough is brown and firm
Remove from the oven. Allow to cool on the pan for about 10 minutes
Once cooled. carefully un wrap the tamales like you are opening up a burrito (see video if needed). Place on a serving plate and top with favorite toppings.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 2 months
To reheat: If frozen thaw in the refrigerator over night. Wrap in foil and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through. You can also microwave them but they can dry out easily. To microwave: wrap in a damp paper towel. Microwave on high 30-45 seconds or until heated through