Application Guide
Tortilla Press #1063
Updated 10/29/13
This press is aluminum and should not be put in the dishwasher. Presses are for Corn tortillas
only - https://www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment_reviews/1410-tortilla-presses
TIPS ON MAKING TORTILLAS
Making tortillas for the first time can be tricky. Here are some helpful hints:
- Mix up the masa and keep it moist. Roll out the balls first.
- Use 1 sheet of wax paper.
- Fold the wax paper in half (I do this diagonally so that it fits).
- Put the wax paper so that the open end is at the hinge side of the press and the
folded part of the wax paper is at the handle side of the press. This will help in
removing the tortilla.
- Put your tortilla ball about 1 inch off center towards the hinge of the press and
then fold over the wax paper and close the press. The masa being off center will
keep it evenly pressed. If it is in the center it tends to get pushed forward too
much and hands off the press.
- Open the press and run the wax paper with your hand a few times prior to
peeling of the paper. This helps to break the bond. Turn the paper over and do
the same thing to the other side. The tortilla now will fall out the paper very
easily.
- Since the paper peels off the tortilla from back to front, the tortilla will not rip. If
the paper were the other way it tends to rip the tortilla as the handle side of my
press makes the tortilla thinner there.
Care
Hand wash in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
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Corn Tortillas
Ingredients:
2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
1 ⅓ cups cold water
1 tsp. salt
Directions:
Combine masa harina, salt and water and mix thoroughly. Cover and let “rest” for
20 minutes.
Heat an ungreased griddle or pan over medium heat until a drop of water will
“dance” on the surface.
Shape a bit of dough into a 1 ½” ball. Keep remaining dough covered to prevent
it from drying out. Place ball between two pieces of waxed paper and place in
center of press. Flatten ball slightly with fingers. Close press and push handle
down until ball is completely flattened. Open and remove the tortilla.
Peel off wax paper and cook tortillas one at a time for 2 minutes on each side, or
until they turn a delicate brown.