It makes consistently good tortillas. I use about 3 tablespoons of dough ...
The press works very well. It makes consistently good tortillas. I use about 3 tablespoons of dough and it gives me tortillas about an eighth of an inch thick and about six inches in diameter. Also, it is a beautiful object to have in one's home. The design has a simple elegance; the woods and craftsmanship are top quality.<br /><br />A few of tips I discovered for making tortillas: If you mix your own masa dough, let the dough sit in the bowl five minutes before you use it. That way the flour fully hydrates, and the dough has a better texture. Also, I cut a quart-sized ziplock bag down each side and and lay it open on the press before flattening the dough. The dough releases easily from the plastic and there is little or no cleanup when finished. Finally, I keep a dampened towel next to the cooktop so that I can lay the tortillas on it and flop the top over to cover them when they come out of the pan. The moist heat gives a soft texture, and makes them more pliable.
Rating: 5 stars