If I buy one, I plan on using it for a press for flour tortillas. After some practice, how long does it take to press one 10 inch flour tortilla?
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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!
232193
I usually end up with about 8" tortillas. I'm sure if you put a bigger ball of dough you can get a 10". Probably after 2 or 3 times of practice.
232194
I use it only for tortillas. One flour tortilla cooks in less than two mins, I'd guess, but I do it where I slightly undercook them, then finish each over the stove when I'm ready to eat it.
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.
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Here's some instructions for you. Mine didn't come with any either, which I'm seeing is a common complaint of the product, but none the less, still a great item. All temps are 400 NEVER go above 400. 6.5"-8" tortilla 5-7 mins or 7-10 mins for extra crispy. 10" tortilla 7-10 mins or 10-12 mins for extra crispy. No need to oil or spray the pan unless you're just going for extra flavor.
687358
i tried making flour tortillas with this press, they turn out to be very small but it works, I perfer rolling flour tortillas out with my rolling pin
1233074
It takes about a min. It would be a hassle to serve 10 cups at a sitting. This machine is small so you'd have to add water & empty the grinds a few times.
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It does take a noticeable amount of time: 5-10 minutes. It has a very heavy top for a home use unit. This makes for very even browning and consistent cooking but it does come at a small price. Think of it as preheating your oven. We love ours. It gets a workout weekly, crepes, superb pancakes, quesadilla. The only down side is not the pre-heating time. It is the size and weight. It is heavy enough that you will not move it and big enough that you'll notice the loss in counter space. We stuck ours in an otherwise underused corner. We would absolutely buy this again.
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not a problem @ all. tip: place 2 circles of wax paper between each side of press when pressing tort. (1 piece on top and 1 piece on bottom. that way the dough wont stick to the press.
1525676
This tortilla press is very sturdy and there should be no reason to buy another one. I have never made flat bread with it, but I have made corn tortillas. Roll the dough in a one inch ball and this heavy duty press will press them into a perfect circle. You really get your money's worth with this press.
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I can't give you that precise an answer, but it is not a time consuming process. Takes me less than 2 minutes each time. The secret to a good grind is getting the setting as fine as you want by adjusting the nut on top (which you can then leave there), and turning at a consistent rate. You can't beat the flavor and aroma!
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For one table spoon, I would say a minute or less. It doesn't take that long, but if you're in a rush in the mornings, it could get a little irritating. For my pour over, including the grind it takes about 10 minutes to make, but for me, it's 10 minutes well spent.
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It will have the perfect thickness, however the trick is not to press too hard or they will be too thin. Expect the first couple of tortillas to be less than perfect until you master the press. Just follow the instructions and don't press longer than 4 seconds. Afterwards just cook them on a "cured" cast iron skillet or mexican "comal" by flipping them 3 times till done.
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I bought the 8". I would buy the 8" again, no question. For one thing, you can always make smaller tortillas on a larger press, but you can't make larger ones on a smaller press. If you were buying aluminum, which is less rigid, there might be some case for a smaller press. But the cast iron press is more rigid, and genuinely makes better tortillas. Even if you're not making 8" tortillas, it's easier to make a 6" tortilla on a larger press, because it's not as picky about where you place the masa ball. Cast iron 8" all the way.
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Mfg suggests "10 minutes at 375 degrees". Depending on the size of your tortilla and how much is above the mold pan and how brown & crispy you want that part of the tortilla, should depend on how long and what temp you bake it. Keep in mind never more than 10 minutes and never hotter than 375 degrees and experiment with your own oven to find the right balance for your taste.
1525678
If this tortilla press can't handle it no non-commercial one could. Each side is about 4" thick with a strong hinge. You should be good.
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The directions are: Simply press a fresh tortilla into the pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Allow to cool. Add your condiments or recipes.
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I'm no tortilla expert, and i'm looking for a new press as my aluminum one is a joke i have to use a rolling pin , but honest the best thing i've found is mix very warm to hot not boiling water with a pinch of salt and add this to the masa flour. Then knead and let it rest. The longer your masa sits the better it gets. If i try to make a tortilla just after mixing they crack while cooking. Just give it thirty minutes to an hour, then go back it should work out well. Good luck!
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You can use it to make flour tortillas but they come out very thick. The press can not make them as thin as really good handmade tortillas.