Tamales

Name: Tamales
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 15-20
Ingredients: Ingredients; 30-40 dried corn husks; 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs; 1 onion, quartered; 3 garlic cloves; 2 bay leaves; Salt to taste; 2 cups masa harina for tamales; 1 cup chicken broth (from cooking chicken); 2/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Red Sauce; 6 dried guajillo chiles; 2 dried ancho chiles; 2 cups hot water; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; Salt to taste