Victoria 6.5 Inch Cast Iron Tortilla Press. Tortilla Maker, Flour Tortilla press, Rotis Press, Dough Press, Pataconera Seasoned with Flaxeed Oil
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This isn't a tortilla maker, so don't get your hopes up. It's a tortilla press, in case you didn't know. It squishes the dough into a tortilla shape. THEN it must be cooked in a frying pan. on the stovetop with the glass top
You will not be able to do so. The thickness is determined by the hinge, which is not adjustable, if you want it to be uniform. It's far too thick for tortillas in my opinion. I get about an eighth of an inch thick. To make thinner tortillas, I'll need to use a flat shim. I'm down to about 15 sheets of notebook paper at this point. So, if you're looking for something thick, this is the way to go. You'll need to modify the press if you want to get thin. br>Of course, if you want wedge-shaped tortillas with a thick one side and a thin one, simply press the handle all the way down.
My handle was made of cast iron, and it snapped right at the point where it met the plate. Because I wanted the tortilla to be thinner, I applied a lot of pressure to the handle. I now know that I should only use the press to get the basic shape and then thin it out with a rolling pin. It was a good lesson.
Imusa is a type of aluminum. Victoria is made of hardened steel.
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However, just as rolling out pie dough requires practice, using the press requires it as well. To keep the dough from sticking to the press, place it in a plastic ziploc bag and roll it out as thin as possible. Also, the dough must be the perfect consistency, which any Mexican chef can teach you!.
This is an incredible press. I purchased it in order to make paleo tortillas at home. The claims that this can only be used with corn tortillas are false. Also, the handle is attached to the bottom plate with a thick metal bolt and pin if you're curious. They even include an extra one in the package. The weight of the plates is responsible for the majority of the pressing. If you're putting a ball of dough on a plate, press the plates down as far as they'll go on the first press, then use the handle to press it out the rest of the way- If you use this item incorrectly, the handle will break. Press, rotate, press, rotate, press, rotate, press, rotate, press, rotate, press, rotate, press, rotate, press, rotate, press, rotate, press, rotate, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press, press Other feedback, such as whether to press on parchment paper or plastic, is crucial. It's also useful to know how to get the dough closer to the hinge. This item is of high quality. To snap a metal bolt, it takes a lot of abuse, which is why I almost didn't buy this product. I'm glad I did, and I'm glad zi took the time to learn how to use it properly before complaining that it's a subpar product due to mishandling.
On the plus side, it worked for a while once we figured out how to cover the press with plastic wrap (don't bother if you don't have plastic wrap; it sticks and doesn't get very flat). Unfortunately, the handle broke after only a few uses, rendering it practically useless. I expected more from Victoria, but I'll write to them to see if they can fix it, and I'll let you know if I hear back. br>br>Recent changes: br>br> Customer service was extremely helpful, and a replacement arm was sent out right away. Unfortunately, the current arm's piece is stuck in the press, so they sent me a new one as well. Customer service was excellent; now let's hope the new product delivers even better results.
GREAT FOR PURI / PARATHAN OR ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES GREASING OF THE PLATES FOR RUNNING. This tortilla press came in handy when I needed to make chapattis or rotis. However, this product is not suitable for rotis. Here are a few things to think about:br>- Flatbread requires at least four presses because it is too heavy. Chapatti requires flour rather than oil to adhere to surfaces such as plastic or silicon.
- Not efficient because it requires a lot of pressure, and the chappati is not thin enough and must be rotated four times to reach the desired thickness.
- GREAT ! for making PURIS or anything else that necessitates the use of oil Place a small dough ball in the center of the greased/oil-coated surface. The PURI will be round and perfect. It isn't as thin as the original, but it gets the job done.
- LAST BUT NOT LEAST! This press is capable of rolling out anything that requires oil. All that is required is a generous amount of grease. This press can be used to make parathan, tortillas, or Puris.
- NOT SUITABLE FOR CHAPATI/ROTIbr>- I didn't want to give it a poor rating just because it wasn't designed for chapattis!.
br>br>I make my own beans and rice, but I've been buying tortillas from the store. I decided I'd had enough of it and went out and bought some Masa Harina to make my own. I tried rolling it out with a rolling pin and the bottom of a pan, but I couldn't get the uniformly thin tortilla I wanted. br>br>After doing some research and reading reviews on tortilla presses, I decided to invest a little more in this one. I'm glad I took the opportunity to do so. br>br>The press was in good shape when it arrived, and I was given two rivets and cotter pins in case one broke. br>br>I'm not sure how people are breaking the handles on these things because it doesn't take much pressure to make a lovely, thin tortilla. br>br>Here are a few tips for making perfect tortillas: br>br>Use a plastic gallon storage bag (cut all but one of the sides to make a "hinge"); you don't even need to buy ziplock bags; Fred Meyer (Kroger) sells super cheap bags without the zip lock. It's possible to wash and re-use the item. use them. They're a lot more convenient to work with than cling wrap. br>br>A lot of factors, including humidity, can affect how sticky your dough is, so don't be bound by the recipe. When you're making your ball, have some fun with it. Add more masa if the mixture is too sticky. When the time is right, you'll know. br>br>Place your golf ball-sized ball between the plastic on the center of your press and flatten it with a rolling pin (I used a hot sauce bottle as a rolling pin), then gently press. br>br>Turn the plastic around 180 degrees and press it down again, a little more firmly, to get a more even and round tortilla. br>Peel the top sheet of plastic off, then take the tortilla in your hand and peel the plastic away from the tortilla, not the other way around, and place it directly on your pan. Tortillas to die for! br>br> (Add a pinch of salt if desired).
This recipe makes fantastic roti! I followed one of the reviews' instructions. Press 2- 3 times to get the thickness you want.
When I used it for the first time, it broke. The arm was snapped off in the blink of an eye! I'm not referring to the pin, but rather to the arm as a whole! I'd like a refund or a replacement item, but neither option is available in my account.
I just opened and used the press, and the handle literally broke off on the first tortilla I made. I was devastated because I had just missed my return window.
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