Review on 🌮 Norpro 6-inch Tortilla Press by Maya Rico

When it arrived the package weighed so little I thought it was empty. Small and lightweight, convenient to store and use. I use it about once a week. I'm a beginner, but I know how to make very soft, pliable corn dough. This little press is more than enough. I use 1 1/2 oz dough balls, which are made with just masa, water, and salt. and with slight pressure they expand to about 6 inches in diameter and about 1/8 inch thick. There is a trick to make them inflate like a balloon. To start, you'll need a wet (slightly sticky) dough and a hot pan. None of my electrics will go to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. You need that. (I use a cast iron skillet over a flame and a non-contact laser thermometer.) Seal one side for a minute, flip and seal the other side for a minute. Now it's sealed. There is still water between the two sides. This water can evaporate and puff up the cake. Flip it over, wait three seconds, then use the tip of a spatula or a folded paper towel to press down firmly on the center of the cake. Hold the pressure for a while until the edges puff up. Then release it and the whole thing will explode like a balloon.