Best Tortilla Presses

According to the legend, the tortilla was invented by the peasant for his hungry king who stopped for the night and asked for a tasty dinner. The history of tortilla goes back to the ancient times, approximately 10 000 BC. At that time, Aztecs used a lot of maize both eaten straight from the cob and grounded to the cornmeal to cook a lot of different dishes. On 22 April in 1519,  the Spaniards led by Hernán Cortés came to the territory now known as Mexico. They found that Aztecs and other local tribes ate flat corn bread called tlaxcalli. The Spaniards gave it the name of tortilla that means a little cake in Spanish. They picked this name because the dish was strikingly similar to the Spanish tortilla, a thin omelet made from eggs and potatoes. A flat maize bread quickly became very popular worldwide as it was easy to cook and affordable for everyone. For this reason, in 1940-1950s the first machines were invented to grind big quantities of corn flour and make a dough on the industrial scale. However, the hand patting was had been used to form tortillas until in the 1960s the first automatic tortilla presses were introduced that could produce cooked tortillas every 2 seconds. 

To keep your cooked tortillas warm and tasty we recommend purchasing Norpro Tortilla Pancake Keeper. The size of 9.75 inches by 4.75 inches will let you keep big tortillas of a different diameter. Besides, you can easily warm your tortillas in the microwave, if needed.

Along with top-rated functionality, the Saachi tortilla press boasts a compact design. Owing to the small 8-inch heating surfaces diameter, the appliance will easily fit a confined worktop of a small kitchen. Looking trendy due to the chrome finish with black parts it will also blend into any room decor. Maintainance of the device is easy too and requires occasional wiping with a cloth. 

The Saachi tortilla maker is a space-saving, efficient and smart solution for any kitchen!  

In a fast pace of modern life, we do not have much time on cooking. Yet, people who own a tortilla press have a privilege of cooking more often and cooking some really special meals, pampering desires of their kids. Most electric press tortillas flatten dough, saving you the trouble to do it yourself. Yet, you'd still need to have dough. Save your time by freezing dough in advance and you'll be able to fix quick snacks every time when your guests knock on your door. To prolong the shelf life of tortillas and prevent cooking smells from spreading all around your flat, it's recommended to place them in airtight containers or food storage bags before moving to the fridge. Interestingly enough, frozen tortillas can be stored for up to three months in a freezer.

If you have a big family or you need some extra storage space in the freezer, check side-by-side refrigerators. With an upright freezer, a side-by-side freezer will not take up too much space in your kitchen yet provide the freezer space you need.

One more important aspect to mention is that your tortilla press will come pre-seasoned in Kosher single-source Colombian palm oil. And it is a real benefit because as soon as you unpack the unit you can start cooking. In addition, thanks to pre-seasoning, the dough will not stick to the plate and you can press hundreds of nice-looking tortillas into perfection. 

Up to now, it has been disputable which tortilla is healthier, a corn tortilla or a wheat tortilla. Below you will find some interesting facts that will help identify the winner of this culinary dispute.

The comparison is made between 2 big wheat tortillas and 4 small tortillas of similar weight.

- Corn tortillas are more calorie-wise containing 209 calories versus 291 calories in wheat tortillas.

- Wheat tortillas contain 16% of protein versus 11% in corn tortillas.

- Wheat tortillas are almost three times higher in fat – 0.26 ounces versus 0.096 ounces in corn tortillas.

- The number of carbs is rather high in both wrappers – 14% in corn tortillas and 16% in wheat tortillas respectively.

Some more interesting information and the contest winner is available in a wonderful article Which is Healthier by Mandy Oaklander.

Bring the flavor and aroma of freshly baked tortillas to your kitchen with an incredible Mexican Origins PreSeasoned Cast Iron Tortilla Griddle. Made of premium cast iron, a 9.5-inch griddle fits most tortilla sizes and is perfect for warming pre-cooked tortillas, burritos, and tacos. An ergonomic handle with a hole allows you to hang the griddle for convenient space-saving storage.

Even though tortilla is often served alone, the Mexicans use it as a base for many other meals like, for example, pies, roll-ups, sandwiches, canapes and, of course, wraps like enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and tacos. So, if you want to try making a Mexican wrap, you should flatten your dough as thin as possible. Then, oil the plates and leave it to bake at middle temperatures, keeping an eye on the dough so that it doesn't crack, nor becomes too hard. Add some ground veal, chili, tomatoes, leafy greens and cream cheese to the wrap and enjoy the mixture of incredible flavors of Mexico!

If your kitchen space is confined or you need an additional cooking surface, an electric skillet will become a real help. Compact and easy to use, it only needs to be placed in proximity to the power socket.

This all-in-one unit features a smart design and offers handy control. You will be glad to find out that its handle is cool-to-touch so, moving the appliance around the kitchen isn't going to be a problem even after it's been only shut off. The On indicator light will tell you when the unit is on and when it's ready to cook. The convenience options include a cord compartment and upright storage option that can also help you save some extra inches of the cooking top. In the included manual you will find a lot of useful information about how to make tortilla, including recommendations on dough kneading and some delicious recipes.  Hence, even if you're far from being a pro, with the Chef Pro you will cook tasty, nutritious and healthy dishes that that won’t leave anyone indifferent!

Due to the aluminum design of the Norpro tortilla press polished to a chrome finish, it’s not recommended washing it in a dishwasher. To prolong the press lifespan and prevent dough sticking to the plates, simply wipe them clean after each use. Manual wash in soapy water is also allowed but avoid using abrasive powder detergents and hard scrapers to keep a brand-new look of your Norpro press. All in all, the Norpro Tortilla Press is an undemanding and easy-to-clean unit with which your cooking experience will be a more fun. 

The Nonpro press has been designed for pressing only. Therefore, you may want to get one more appliance, like for example, an electric griddle, and bake tortillas and wraps in there. Yes, you could get a press with the baking function either, but it would be useless for so many more cooking tasks you could perform having a griddle. Not only could it bake your tortilla, on the same surface you could also bake the stuffing and filling that would further go inside your wraps. 

A fresh all-natural homemade tortilla and a filling cooked with no extra oils and fats will definitely make your diet healthier.