Tortilla press

[FlaGal]

There's also a nice video of how to make homemade tortillas, for those who - like me - have never done it and want to!

 

http://www.mexgrocer.com/9116.html

 

They also have the corn masa that you make it with.

[MamaTiger]

I make these often. I have an electric tortilla press/cooker. I love homemade whole wheat tortillas!

 

And if the power were gone, the press would roll/flatten them and I could cook them over an open fire or on the cookstove easily as well.

[Evergreen]

cool! I want one!!! Moma Tiger- can you share your WW recipe?

[DenimDaze]

the press and pan are easy to use. Corn tortillas cook very fast, only a couple minutes per side. I haven't tried wheat ones yet, I'm having too much fun with the corn

[Snowmom]

 

I've made them using a rolling pin, I don't have a press either. We have been buying them these past few years. It is easier and faster.

 

[MamaTiger]

Sure

 

2 cups whole wheat flour

2 T water

1/2 c oil (I use coconut oil, but any kind will do)

1/2 t salt

 

Mix together. Roll into balls--I get about 8 per batch. Cover with damp rag and let sit for about 30 min (I usually manage 15-20 min) while the press is warming up.

 

I've used white flour and corn flour as well and they work just fine.

 

I never was able to get them rolled right with a rolling pin...and had problems with the dough tearing when I would move them to the frying pan, so the press/cooker makes this simpler for me and much cheaper than buying. It only takes a min on each side to cook with the press/cooker, so we can do up a huge batch in no time.