Will this product work just to bake taco shells in the oven by draping the corn tortillas over the top parts (where it curves on the top) then baking?
1195717
You can start baking them draped over and then flip them to prevent the shells from curling inward, but it works either way.
1195718
Works either way, draped over the top or placed in curve area... You can also grill or deep fry the tortilla shells and drape over or place in grooved areas to cool. Once cooled, they will harden and/or keep their taco shape.
1195719
It works perfectly for this. You can put the tortilla shells in either right side up or draped over. It works well either way.
1195720
Haven't tried that yet, but plan on doing so one of these days....I hope it works!
1364839
I would try it for tortillas. I don't think the taste would be a problem, but you may have to work with it to get the texture right.
900464
Just the bottom heats up. You must flatten the ball of dough to get size/desired thickness & then after a short bit, then open & turn the tortilla over to cook other side & properly. The top just reflects the heat from the bottom.
1934205
They come with directions on how to take a tortilla and bake it. The anticipation is you would buy the tortilla but I am sure there are recipes on the internet on how to make one.
1986327
I didn't use anything to pre-cure the tortilla press as I used parchment paper on both sides, or you could use waxed paper. Everything I read about making homemade tortilla says to make sure you use either of these on the bottom plate and then put the ball dough on top with another piece of paper. Without this you will have a hard time getting the pressed tortilla off. You don't cook using the press, but a pan for the cooking part. Hope this helps you.
232192
It really only takes seconds, but I have yet to make the perfectly round - perfect tortilla. I have discovered that if you want it evenly browned on both sides, you need to flip it, and no matter what I do, I cannot get tortillas that fold. That said. although mine do not look like Taco Restaurant tortillas, they taste good. Like most things, you just have to work at it to get good at it. If you plan on making a lot of tortillas on a regular basis, you would get good and this press does make nice thin tortillas. Good luck!
1280692
That's exactly why I bought it. Choco tacos!!!! Just use your hand to shape it in a U. GET THE TACO, ANY ICE CRAM YOU LIKE, GET SOME MELTED CHOCOLAYE IN A BOWL, DIP THE SHELL AND ICRE CREAM, SPRINKLE NUTS ON TOP. OR USE THOSE MAGIC SHELL THINGS
171519
We haven't used it for flour tortillas but I cannot see why you couldn't use it for them.
1708852
Yes that should work. It works like a regular baking pan. Check it at 15 to twenty minute intervals to ensure proper cook time.
1280691
Certainly! I've even made rolled cookies with it. Until it cools and hardens, the waffle can be shaped all sorts of ways. Experiment with the batter recipes--some are thicker than others and will make a stronger taco.
333697
Used mine just for pecans as we have a tree in our backyard. You do have to pick the shells off after cracking, but I get a fair amount of halves and the ones that are smaller I put in a different bag and use for baking. I angle the pecan with the thinnest point at a slight downward angle facing away from me and it works pretty good. Once you get a rhythm going it goes pretty fast.
669394
I usually heat oven to 350 degrees and bake from 11 to 13 minutes. Depends on how brown you want the tortilla. I also use the tortillas that stick up from the pan so they do brown. I put tortillas in microwave to soften before putting in shell maker. Hope this helps.
1299228
Use the thinnest tortillas available. Steam the tortillas until they become pliable. Heat the empty taco rack in the oven (very important). The steamy hot tortillas will drape much easier when the taco rack is HOT. The taco rack has a non-stick surface. If you use PAM or oil spray, the tortillas will slip off so use it only on the side away from the surface or don't use it at all.
1708547
I wouldn't since flour tortilla masa is a different consistency: it's more stretchy. I prefer to hand roll mine out. Suppose you could try and update the thread for anyone else who may have the same question.
1299223
There is NO way to stop them from falling off. I tried, everyone tried. I gave it away as a joke gift and they threw it out. Save your money. There is a tortilla holder made of metal that will hold 5 or 6 shells so you can drain them and fill them. However, they have a rubber coating on the handles. If I can find a way to remove that rubber coating, at least they will hold the tortillas in place inside the oven. Good luck. I GAVE UP. P.S.: I discovered I can purchase tortilla shells already baked... about a dozen for a dollar. All of the grocery stores carry them.
1934204
No, it only tells you how to bake the shells. I went on line to find recipes for Tortilla salads.
61919
It works just like any other baking pan, whether it's a muffin pan, loaf pan, etc. I spray it with baking Pam, add the uncooked cake batter to the round half-spheres on the bottom pan until it's just short of level, then place the lid pan with the other half spheres on top. Secure them with the clips provided and then bake in the oven. Parts of the batter may ooze out of the top vent holes, but that's fine. You just cut that part off when it's done baking, so this way you have some scraps for the kids to eat!