Have You Seen A Tortilla Press In Ba(Prensa De Tortillas)?

[GMXam]

Mexican and Guamanian roots are calling...but rolling out the dough and using cookie cutters just doesn't feel right, and I roll every shape of tortillas BUT circles. Most of the food I'll be using these for require a pretty close to even circle. I figured Barrio Chino would be a good place to check. Anyone seen these around town anywhere? Maybe there is a Barrio Mexicano I've yet to locate? First reply that brings this search to a successful close gets to try some Guamanian empanadas!! I hope you like comida muy picante...

(image of tortilla press from http://www.gastronomiavegana.org/)

(image of Guamanian empanadas from www.PaulaQ.com)

 

[ajoknoblauch]

Just don't call the user a tortillera.

 

[GMXam]

I second that...

 

[Joe]

Just don't call the user a tortillera.

Why not?

 

[ajoknoblauch]

Why not?

It's a very rude term for a lesbian.

 

[Ireneve]

Hi, Just a couple of days ago I decided to make tortillas with Maseca for the first time since I moved back to Argentina from Mexico. I don't have a tortillera so instead, I made small "balls" out of dough, placed each one between 2 plastic films, and placed a heavy and flat surface pan on top of it and pressed down to form the tortillas. They came out pretty well!

 

[BaltRochGirl]

There's a local Mexican tortilla delivery service, might contact them and see if they have any press buying tips for you!

http://www.tortillapanchovilla.com.ar/

 

[Desde2008]

You can make your own!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Tortilla-Press-1/

 

[gpop]

You can make your own!

http://www.instructa...rtilla-Press-1/

Love that you post a DIY method. kudos for that!
One thing you must consider though. Most consumer wood is treated with pesticides, preservatives, etc. If you go this route, look for a food-grade wood finish and green wood (fresh cut from a tree).

 

[Rich One]

Why not?

Tortillerra* press to make tortillas, omelettera pan to make omettes ... Pan caserooooo!!!

Never seen ladies in Mexico using a press? However may be the case.