Central Coast Woodworks Tortilla Press - Product Review

 This is nice!

We have wanted a tortilla press for a long time now. I did a lot of research on tortilla presses and decided to buy a wooden one from Central Coast Woodworks. It is made in America; all of the wood is renewable and also sourced in the US. 

It is ranked #1 in wooden tortilla presses and #2 in manual tortilla presses. The one in the # 1 spot is not made in the US, and it is painted metal. I did not like that at all. The Central Coast Woodworks tortilla press that I purchased is make from walnut and red oak. It is naturally preserved with beeswax and food grade mineral oil. An added benefit is its beauty. 

The press comes in different sizes. 8, 10 and 11.5 inches. I ordered the 10-inch press. 
I couldn't imagine that I would need the largest size, but I considered the 8-inch size to
be too small for our needs. 

It was very well packed.

We received it just a few days after ordering it. 

It came with maintenance instructions and a helpful hints card.

Attaching the handle was easy. Just one bolt and it was ready to use.

The press is also available in red oak.

I made my tortilla dough, covered it and let it rest for 30 minutes.

I started using the press on the counter but quickly moved to the table where it was much easier for me to use the press. The counters are too tall for me to get much leverage on the handle.

For best results, use parchment paper or a baggie that has been cut open to prevent sticking.
I plan on ordering reusable parchment paper for this job.

Viola!

Fresh warm tortillas

I have tried several handmade tortilla recipes. I like this recipe, but I am still learning about tortilla dough through trial and error. I don't want to post a recipe until it's a tried-and-true recipe. The press worked amazingly well. However, I had an issue with gluten bounce back in the dough. I believe this can be solved by letting it rest longer than the recipe calls for.  I will keep trying to figure it out. 

I have only used the press one time, but so far so good. I look forward to mastering homemade tortillas. I plan on using the press for other breads like Naan. I can also press out other types of dough like cracker, dumpling, and noodle doughs. Maybe even pie crust dough? I am excited about the potential uses for this press. 

I like kitchen equipment that can be used in several applications. I highly recommend this well-made heavy-duty tortilla press from Central Coast Woodworks. I believe this to be a lifetime purchase that will not ever have to be replaced and can be handed down from generation to generation.  

These pictures do more justice for the press than my pictures do.

Mrs. Smith