anyone else using a tortilla press?
anyone else using a tortilla press?
Been making flour tortillas with the press. Fresh tortillas are amazing. Mine came with a bunch of wax papers to put between the press, but I discovered they did more harm then good. After several attempts I settled on a yeast based flour tortilla recipe which I spice up with mild chili powder. Press to shape and then roll it out to size. 60 second later in a piping hot pan and you have a tortilla. Those wax papers come in handy to separate them in the freezer.
My press came pre seasoned, but I think it can do with a few more layers. What are your tips for making tortillas?
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Instead of using the wax paper, get a large zip lock type bag. Cut it in half along the seams to make a sheet of plastic and then use that between the press and the tortilla. I usually rub the bag with a little bit of fat (lard, oil, etc) to keep them from sticking as much. It's more necessary for corn tortillas but I think it helps either way.
Have you tried parchment paper?
Just wondering if that would work better than wax paper
Parchment paper is not a good option, unfortunately. You will have to reroll if you press moist dough into it.
I use parchment paper successfully when I have it
We have the exact same one as OP, I just spray a little cooking spray on it and it works great.