Tortilla Press

Almost all of us love tortillas that are made up of whole grain and can be used to make different kinds of meals like burritos, tacos and quesadillas. If you like to make Mexican food but have always bought your tortillas ready-made from the grocery store, you should know that fresh, homemade tortillas taste much better, are healthier and really easy to make. Once you find out just how easy, healthy and tasty they are, you may end up making tortillas a more regular part of your menu because they are so versatile. Though tortilla is traditionally made by hand, but it takes an expert to achieve those perfect Villaware Tortilla Press tortilla circles we all wanted.

And so, they created a device for this kind of need. The secret to homemade tortillas is the Villaware tortilla press or tortilladora. It is a simple appliance that has two flat surfaces you press together to squeeze a ball of dough into a flat, round tortilla that is ready to cook.

There are many versions of tortilla press available in the market. Among them is the traditional cast iron Villaware tortilla press. Recommended for making fresh tortillas, small rounds of corn or flour dough is inserted between the two plates and with one simple press, a fresh tortilla is made!

The primary advantage of the cast iron press is leverage and weight and makes your pressing job a little easier. If you are making lots of tortillas frequently then this may be a good way to go. The down side is the Villaware Tortilla press is heavy to lift and move around since it usually weighs around six pounds. Typically the press comes in two sizes, 6″ and 8″.

Another version of the press is cast aluminum tortilla press. It is pretty and shiny but you have to press harder since it is light so you get a bit more exercise using this press. Too much pressure may actually snap and break the press.

The more modern type of press is the electric tortilla press. This device is a great help as it is extremely easy to use and clean. Its non-stick surface can be wiped clean when it’s cool, and it typically requires no washing. The entire machine usually weighs not more than 5 pounds and therefore, it is very easy to move and store it. Some tortilla presses also come with a top lid so that flat breads can be cooked from both sides in a single time.