Would this make a good tortilla press for making and cooking homemade tortillas?
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Hey Miss Chris, unfortunately I can't answer the question but great idea! I will say that I tried this with bacon and rather than being particularly thrilled with it's flatness, I found that it was not as good tasting. I'm trying to recall if my husband said that it was just less flavorful or if it was a crispness issue. In any event, I've been looking for other things to use mine for than bacon.
1528832
Thats exactly what I use it for! It's perfect for that. Also great to make cubans or paninis
1528833
I haven't tried it, but I think it would work well. Being seasoned, it's naturally non stick and it's heavy.
1528834
Although I don't make tortillas, I don't see why it wouldn't be a good press. It's weighty and should work fine.
1088026
While I have not used it as a tortilla press I imagine that you would be able to do so. The top and bottom close all the way without a gap as far as I can see.
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No. You could grind up corn for tortillas but that's about it. I use mine to grind grains for home brewing, so all I need it for is to knock the hulls off and break the grains up a little. For this purpose it works great.
594252
It will make up to a 7 inch tortilla. If you want a larger tortilla you'll need to purchase a different tortilla press.
2115123
This press is not pre-seasoned. When i researched how to use a press like this, it was suggested to use some plastic wrap like saran wrap on the press and then the tortilla can be peeled off the plastic. I haven't tried a spray but the wrap works great
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I've not used it for tortillas. I line it with a towel and use it to keep biscuits warm. It keeps them warm and is attractive on the table.
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Good Question.No temp.setting on the tortilla press.It's hot enough tocook the tortillas,but there so much better if you just precook them in the press andfinish cooking in a cast iron pan.
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Sorry, couldn't figure out how to expound on my 'yes' answer. I have used it to make tortillas and flatbreads, so if you are going for a thin crust pizza it should work...not sure how thick you could make it though. Hope that helps!
950832
I have never made tamales with this product, but I know that it will work well I use this product often to make my own corn tortillas and homemade taco chips and the product works great.
1669447
I would make sure that I have a good set of stubby drill bits and lots of cutting oil to not burn the bit up. This press does not have variable speeds. It is only one speed.
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Probable not. If they are that small you are likely better to use a lemon on lime press. This machine is best for oranges down to lemons.
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No it is only a press ...in other words just shaps the tortilla...you need to roll the dough out into little balls...then press...you can cook the tortillas in a frying pan...as soon as you see bubbles flip over and cook the other side....they cook very quickly....hope this helps.
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The press is used to press a walnut-sized piece of dough into a flat, round tortilla. Place the dough between two sheets of plastic wrap, then press the dough into a tortilla. The tortilla is then placed in a skillet and baked on top of he stove. The tortilla cooks quickly. Once it is cooked on one side, turn it over to cook the other side.
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The press is extremely well built and should be sturdy enough for Rotis. I would recommend using wax paper on both sides to keep the Rotis from sticking to the press.
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We haven't used it for flour tortillas but I cannot see why you couldn't use it for them.
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Before I purchased this press, I did a lot of research. I checked out the metal ones, and even the heavy self headed presses one would find in the food service industry. This is the one that was recommended by Cook's Illustrated and the one I purchased. The build is very sturdy, the wood is nice, in color and finish, and the metal parts like the hinges are brass, so you can leave it out like a small piece of furniture. We have made many tortilla shells, corn and wheat flour, using this press. The best way to use this press is to take plastic film wrap, like Saran wrap, and place it on the top and bottom wood platens to keep the tortilla dough from contacting and sticking to the wood. You just need to exert modest pressure. Once you remove the shell, place it in a lightly oiled pan, I use cast iron, and cook it until there are brown spots on each side (after turning the shell). The shells you make using this are so much better than what you buy in the store, there is really a difference in taste and texture. My favorite is a 50/50 mix of wheat and corn flour.
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I agree with Ben. I am not sure what recipe everyone is using, but I am fairly certain real tortillas have lard in them. If you still have a problem here is what I did. [I made my dough, I used just what I had around the house, flour, water, salt and lard. I split a ziplock bag apart. I placed one side of the bag on the open press, then placed the little dough ball on the bag, and placed other side of the bag on the dough and closed the press. I pressed the leaver. Masa flour is more coarse, so you might want to add a tablespoon of regular bread flour or all purpose flour to the Masa as this may improve the dough because of the gluten that is in regular wheat flour. Gluten would or could or should ...laughing hold your dough together I would think. I laugh because I am only speaking theoretically and have not tired the Masa with flour. It is just cheap ingredients and well worth the trial, I think to have a good homemade, tortilla less all the additives store bought would have in them. Real tortillas I believe have pork fat or lard in them, so you would need some kind of fat. I don't think you want to use oil as this seems like it would be to liquid. In a pinch I would consider Crisco, but much prefer a natural ingredient like lard as it is a real fat that our body knows how to handle. I have a rule if I cannot get the stuff to melt on hot toast I don't think it is going to flow at body temperature in my blood. Good luck and don't give up.