Imusa Victoria Cast Iron Tortilla Press, 8-Inch Review
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This press is very heavy (it's cast iron, instead of aluminum) meaning you don't need to be especially strong to work the lever. It was greasy when it arrived, though, but nothing that a quick washing couldn't fix.
My only real complaint is that the tortillas don't come out very thin. Pressing the handle down all the way (with the unit I received) only flattens the dough to a thickness that's more appropriate for pita bread than for tortillas. Probably this could be fixed by attaching a couple layers of plastic between the two sides of the press, but for now I've just been using a rolling-pin to flatten out the tortillas until they're thin enough. Even if it doesn't "go the whole distance," I find it *much* easier to make tortillas that are consistently even and round using the press & rolling-pin combination, as opposed to just rolling the dough out without pressing it first, so the press was still a worthwhile investment for me.
Imusa Victoria Cast Iron Tortilla Press, 8-Inch Feature
- 8 Inch Size
- Sturdy Construction
- Reinforced Pressing Handle
- Design Allows for Various Thicknesses of Tortillas
- Cast Iron
The cast iron, tinned Victoria tortilla press is perfect for making your favorite corn or flour tortillas. It is heavy and sturdy allowing for easy handling when pressing. The long pressing handle is re-inforced at the base. The unique design allows for various thicknesses of tortillas. Wash with warm soapy water.
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Tortilla Press - Clifford Niesl -
Maybe it was because I was making Whole wheat tortillas, but I had to press and flip the dough more than I expected to get them flat and the right size. I still got very good tortillas from the press, and it is easy to clean. I can tell it will last. Glad I didn't buy the plastic alternative.
Jul 14, 2010 05:33:05
