@@ronaldriley5075 You do know the difference between the 2 don't you. Jusr don't add a levitating agent and use less dough to make tortillas. What is so hard to figure out. The press works the exact same way. It is not rocket science..
@@JackPaynesFoodPains I watched the other video you made and you purposely made a thin version to show people how. I'd say your hack is awesome! I'm doing the same. I've been rolling my tortillas which is way too much effort and really tough to get round.
I think because this could have been a 2-minute video instead of 9 mins. Most of the time he spent explaining things that are common sense. Dough too thick on one side? Rotate it and press again. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out.
I think I'll try a silicone baking mat instead of the cutting board, then i can heat the press and/or put the tortilla in the hot pan without worrying about melted plastic... thanks for the tip
Yes , a good tip , thank you . Two issues : a) why could you not just fully demonstrate with an actual dough ball b) would you not be better to cut your two discs into a ''lollipop'' , ie with a small handle the better to , er , handle them . Anyway , thank you .
They both have pros and cons. The press is way faster. But it is limited on the size. So if you buy a press make sure you get one big enough. A freind of mine says he bought an electric tortilla maker. Its a heated press he says it works like a champ. I am gonna order one them and check it out. Thanks for watching..
These presses were designed for corn tortillas. I use one to get the general shape, then I finish the tortilla with a rolling pin. Saves a lot of time.
Just picked up one of these presses at the Thrift Store for $4.99 still in the box. Thanks for the tips. Gotta look for those thin cutting boards. I know I seen them somewhere. Want to press out some Keto Indian Parathas.
Your comment really startled me haha because it was an echo of what I would have wrote. Just today I pick one up new in the box at the thrift store, a Victoria press, for $4.99....
Wax paper is good too. With the uneveness we hand flip to even out the dough. I'm Native American from Arizona & this is how we make tortillas: th-cam.com/video/r8tnpzq5NEg/w-d-xo.html Probably more advanced method than the tortilla press, but try to even your dough by hand like the guy in the video. I still have a hard time doing it. 😄
I tried parchment paper, a step up from wax paper, for me it was a massive waste of time, corn 'dough' stuck and came apart in shards and chunks. Cut up zip lock bags (lots of vids on that method), work incredibly well. What this guy has done is a great Idea as well, I will have to give it a try.
The real hack is to just press and cook immediately on the cast iron press. Why buy something just to flatten it? It is cast iron so you can cook directly on it without having to worry about transferring it.
there is a gal on a video whose husband added a metal plate below her cast iron press with bailing wire and added a long heat free handle to lift upper plate once pressed. She then placed press on her gas burner on low heat flame and puts tortilla dough ball inside as you normally would. , presses and lifts tortilla out with spachula and continues to cook on a comal or grill. It works! The heat helps spread out the dough. She got a beautiful 8 plus inch FLOUR tortilla but it looks more like a 10 inch. I am in the process of creating the same with my 10 inch cast iron press. I have been making flour and corn tortillas since I was 11. Yes, latin family, oldest daughter. This works. When you are making flour tortillas you want a nice thin roll out. Thanks for the video.
That sounds 👍. The heat with helping spread the dough is correct. I owned a pizza shop and used a dough spreader called dough pro. I still have it. It is in my garage. The wife won't let me bring it in the house. It is rather bulky. Thanks for watching..😳
You inspired me to maybe use some Mylar... Mylar can be completely clear, but it’s not as thick as the cutting board sheet...however, I’m not sure if Mylar is “Food safe”. I was also thinking to maybe try out some stencil plastic... 🤔
Another person asked this, I posted a subsequent video th-cam.com/video/-RHLVeh3Dpw/w-d-xo.html You can skip to 2:50 to see how works. You would have to turn or re angle if using rolling pin as well Also a press is normally faster than a rolling pin. Especially when you consider clean up time as well.
@@JackPaynesFoodPains Appreciate the video, but when people review many vids each day, it sucks when someone drags it out. Constructive criticism, sincerely. Good idea, just didn't need to spend 8+ minutes to get it. And after all that, no actual demo? Just saying, you can do better.
@@donttakenythinfrgrnted5211 a little rough on the guy but you are not wrong. Jack Paynes, if you want people to follow your vids, you should listen to this guy, even if he's a bit abrupt. I'm sure he likes your vid in some way or he wouldn't have stayed 8 minutes. But like him, I get bogged down between TH-cam commercials and unedited videos and I'd like to see more in less time too. Thanks buddy!
@@donttakenythinfrgrnted5211 That video was done in a rush. A youtuber in Sweden was having issues. I tried to explain it via text but he was useing the type of plastic cutting board. Normally I will spend upto 3hrs editing a video. But if I Recall I only spent like a1 /2 hr on this one.
@@jacklaw9867 Trust me I get it. One thing is you should not see any commercials on my videos. I am not monetized and won't be. Because I don't like commercials either.
See the link in the description. I put that video together quick because a Viewer in Sweden was using the wrong discs(too thick). Had to show him what to use.
Man your doing it all wrong, it will take you 1/4 the time and better results ... just watch the following short video!! HACK tortilla by ... Glen And Friends Cooking. i grew up eating tortillas, my abuela and madre made these daily... you are making it too complicated... you need for them to rest , and put the press on the stove... its cast iron for a reason.
Apparently you really don't know how to use a tortilla press have one had for 40 years never had a problem you don't have to turn the tortilla do so many times I get a ziploc bag I cut it 1 of the bottom 1 of the top press down turn it once and that's it you are making it so difficult you just don't know how to use it
Zip lock is too flimsy and thin. You go ahead and use an antiquated method...Plus 40 years you have of making tortillas but not 1 single how to video??
Ziploc bags work great do not use surround wrap that's is too thin you cut up the ziploc bag to get two pieces but one on the bottom but your masse then you put the other one on top and press down simple as that My mother law in Mexico that's the way she used to do it that's the way all the women do it I lived there for 30 years and that's the way I did it never had any problems
Do a little reading and you will find it being used with dough. But here I will help you in case you don't know how... th-cam.com/video/-RHLVeh3Dpw/w-d-xo.html
For those wanting to see the hack in action you can see it here.. th-cam.com/video/-RHLVeh3Dpw/w-d-xo.html
You’re making flatbread! However you said the hack was for thinner tortillas! Both videos are extremely useless!
@@ronaldriley5075 What?? I make tortillas all the time with it. Are you claiming that you can't make tortillas with a tortilla press??
Jack Paynes Food Pains well show us and make sure they’re thin tortillas! That’s what we came to see! Anyone can make thick flatbread!
@@ronaldriley5075 You do know the difference between the 2 don't you. Jusr don't add a levitating agent and use less dough to make tortillas. What is so hard to figure out. The press works the exact same way. It is not rocket science..
@@JackPaynesFoodPains I watched the other video you made and you purposely made a thin version to show people how. I'd say your hack is awesome! I'm doing the same. I've been rolling my tortillas which is way too much effort and really tough to get round.
What's with the negative thumbs down? This is actually useful for people with lower quality presses.
I think because this could have been a 2-minute video instead of 9 mins.
Most of the time he spent explaining things that are common sense. Dough too thick on one side? Rotate it and press again. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out.
@@amiekim this exactly. I didn't sign up for this train of thought derailing for 9 mins. Super helpful, but could have been distilled.
Because he did not have dough and do a REAL demonstration.
TH-cam took away the dislike number after Biden got elected because too many people disliked the white house videos
@@amiekimI never had thickness problems.
I think I'll try a silicone baking mat instead of the cutting board, then i can heat the press and/or put the tortilla in the hot pan without worrying about melted plastic... thanks for the tip
would be nice if you showed it in action with dough
It coming. I have it in the can just waiting to release it.
I was going to wait till Friday. But since you asked here it is. Thanks for watching. th-cam.com/video/-RHLVeh3Dpw/w-d-xo.html
Yes , a good tip , thank you . Two issues :
a) why could you not just fully demonstrate with an actual dough ball
b) would you not be better to cut your two discs into a ''lollipop'' ,
ie with a small handle the better to , er , handle them .
Anyway , thank you .
In general, is a press better than a rolling pin? I need to get one or the other. Which way should I go? Thanks!
They both have pros and cons. The press is way faster. But it is limited on the size. So if you buy a press make sure you get one big enough. A freind of mine says he bought an electric tortilla maker. Its a heated press he says it works like a champ. I am gonna order one them and check it out. Thanks for watching..
@@JackPaynesFoodPains That is some GREAT information! Thanks so much. I'll definitely look into the electric version. ATB!
Thank you. Try using a silicone mat instead of a cloth towel.
Thank you my friend. You’re a genius.
Presses are good for a starting base. You should still be rolling it after or gently pulling the dough out until it's paper thin.
If it's paper thin, you're doing it wrong. Homemade tortillas are not thin.
I don't like paper thin tortillas.
These presses were designed for corn tortillas. I use one to get the general shape, then I finish the tortilla with a rolling pin. Saves a lot of time.
Forget the negative comments, YOU Sir are GENIUS! 🙌👌
That is an awesome hack. I made one using dollar tree cutting mat ($1.25 for a 2 pack).
Just picked up one of these presses at the Thrift Store for $4.99 still in the box. Thanks for the tips. Gotta look for those thin cutting boards. I know I seen them somewhere. Want to press out some Keto Indian Parathas.
Thats a steal. You can get the mats at Wal-Mart. They are colored though
Dollar Tree
Your comment really startled me haha because it was an echo of what I would have wrote. Just today I pick one up new in the box at the thrift store, a Victoria press, for $4.99....
The cling type of plastic that comes in a roll like wax paper, works real good to release the tortillas, won't stick.
What? You do know that these presses are for corn masa, not flour. Right?
I like the idea of making these sheets a bit bigger too that way I can get a bigger base for pizzas
Wax paper is good too. With the uneveness we hand flip to even out the dough. I'm Native American from Arizona & this is how we make tortillas: th-cam.com/video/r8tnpzq5NEg/w-d-xo.html
Probably more advanced method than the tortilla press, but try to even your dough by hand like the guy in the video. I still have a hard time doing it. 😄
I tried parchment paper, a step up from wax paper,
for me it was a massive waste of time, corn 'dough'
stuck and came apart in shards and chunks. Cut up
zip lock bags (lots of vids on that method), work
incredibly well. What this guy has done is a great Idea
as well, I will have to give it a try.
Ingenious!
Very helpful!
Thank you for sharing!
Greetings from Singapore!
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Edith
Thank you..
What a great idea! I don’t know why so many jerks thumbsed you down! Thanks!!
Thanks I dont pay much attention to them.
Use parchment paper. The dough will easily peel away from the parchment when ready to cook tortilla.
The real hack is to just press and cook immediately on the cast iron press. Why buy something just to flatten it? It is cast iron so you can cook directly on it without having to worry about transferring it.
P>S> season the press for goodness sakes and NO MORE NEED for your cutting mats.... wow!
Genius right there!! Thank you!
THANKS
Just exactly the directions I needed. Thank you!!!
there is a gal on a video whose husband added a metal plate below her cast iron press with bailing wire and added a long heat free handle to lift upper plate once pressed. She then placed press on her gas burner on low heat flame and puts tortilla dough ball inside as you normally would. , presses and lifts tortilla out with spachula and continues to cook on a comal or grill. It works! The heat helps spread out the dough. She got a beautiful 8 plus inch FLOUR tortilla but it looks more like a 10 inch. I am in the process of creating the same with my 10 inch cast iron press. I have been making flour and corn tortillas since I was 11. Yes, latin family, oldest daughter. This works. When you are making flour tortillas you want a nice thin roll out. Thanks for the video.
That sounds 👍. The heat with helping spread the dough is correct. I owned a pizza shop and used a dough spreader called dough pro. I still have it. It is in my garage. The wife won't let me bring it in the house. It is rather bulky. Thanks for watching..😳
Where can I view that video? I’m extremely interested!
Is it guaranteed not to stick vs parchment or ziploc bag
If someone does make a super sticky dough they can spray thr discs with oil or put flour on the discs👍👍
If your tortilla is not coming out thin you maybe lacking more moisture.
Thanks for the tip. I got the white one at Smart And Final, with a smooth side and matte on the other side. It works great.
Can you see threw them?
@@JackPaynesFoodPains Yes, not like glass. I probably should have called them a opaque clear.
@@kwd57 Good it really helps to see the dough.
Why did you not have dough?
hell of good idea, thanks.
You inspired me to maybe use some Mylar... Mylar can be completely clear, but it’s not as thick as the cutting board sheet...however, I’m not sure if Mylar is “Food safe”. I was also thinking to maybe try out some stencil plastic... 🤔
I would think you should be OK. Don't they have mylar food storage bags??
Thank you !! Just what I needed:)
Does it really worth to buy.?
They do what they are supposed to do. But I would buy a 10 inch if you can. Thanks for watching...
Press lightly, flip, press again. I use vegetable bages from store.
All this time, and no dough?
Awesome hack!! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you.
Thank you!
This is so awesome thanks
But how do you or I remove the corn tortillas from that heavy plastic?
I'm thinking you could also make the 'rounds' using acetate sheets like the ones you use in printers.
I think that might be possible.👍👍
Thank you so much. I LOVE you idea of the discs! Going to Dollar Tree tomorrow. Can’t wait to peas my first tortillas.
Just remember to find the thin cutting board. There is 2 thicknesses. Thanks for watching and good luck👍
Awesome video. Just bought a pack of clear cutting sheets on amazon. Thank you.
Thanks for watching.
Thats a great idea
U have link to the press
Not a hack if u dont show it works..second, just seems easier to roll em out if have to keep turning n pressing like this.
Another person asked this, I posted a subsequent video th-cam.com/video/-RHLVeh3Dpw/w-d-xo.html You can skip to 2:50 to see how works. You would have to turn or re angle if using rolling pin as well Also a press is normally faster than a rolling pin. Especially when you consider clean up time as well.
Excellent!
I kept waiting for demonstration vs words
useful info
Got it. My cuttingboard was way thicker. I need to look for these :)
Good video Jack
Yeah it looked like it. The cutting boards I used you can get 3 of them at the walmart for less than %5 us.
Genius!!!!
Thank you. It helps..
I use parchment paper....super easy
Heck if I have to go to all that trouble ill just roll them out! 😱
Just use parchment paper with light flour
Very nice
Homemade tortillas are not thin like the ones that are prepackaged at the store.
Wally World = Walmart for anyone who doesn't speak like this guy
My mom would have to slap this dude for trying that
😆
Nice one, mate. That’s well useful.
all hypothetical without a demostration.
8 minutes to describe a 20 second activity
Yep
He really likes hearing himself babble
should have been a 20 second video. talk talk talk and then no demo, Jesus H.
You try to make a 20 second video of making a tortilla.
@@JackPaynesFoodPains Appreciate the video, but when people review many vids each day, it sucks when someone drags it out. Constructive criticism, sincerely. Good idea, just didn't need to spend 8+ minutes to get it. And after all that, no actual demo? Just saying, you can do better.
@@donttakenythinfrgrnted5211 a little rough on the guy but you are not wrong. Jack Paynes, if you want people to follow your vids, you should listen to this guy, even if he's a bit abrupt. I'm sure he likes your vid in some way or he wouldn't have stayed 8 minutes. But like him, I get bogged down between TH-cam commercials and unedited videos and I'd like to see more in less time too. Thanks buddy!
@@donttakenythinfrgrnted5211 That video was done in a rush. A youtuber in Sweden was having issues. I tried to explain it via text but he was useing the type of plastic cutting board. Normally I will spend upto 3hrs editing a video. But if I Recall I only spent like a1 /2 hr on this one.
@@jacklaw9867 Trust me I get it. One thing is you should not see any commercials on my videos. I am not monetized and won't be. Because I don't like commercials either.
Nice video thanks for sharing new subscriber
Thanks for watching.I will sub back.
Quicker to use a rolling pin
Nope
Yeah, definitely not
WHY WOULDNT YOU SHOW US? HELLO ..
HELLO I DID. CLICK THE LINK DOWN IN THE COMMENTS..
An actual demonstration of using the press to make a tortilla could have cut this vid down by eight minutes and ten seconds 😂
See the link in the description. I put that video together quick because a Viewer in Sweden was using the wrong discs(too thick). Had to show him what to use.
Love it keeping it real
Will do.Thanks for watching, BT...
This is a bunch of bulshit it doesn't work
What do you know it doesn't work
Man your doing it all wrong, it will take you 1/4 the time and better results ... just watch the following short video!! HACK tortilla by ...
Glen And Friends Cooking. i grew up eating tortillas, my abuela and madre made these daily... you are making it too complicated... you need for them to rest , and put the press on the stove... its cast iron for a reason.
Apparently you really don't know how to use a tortilla press have one had for 40 years never had a problem you don't have to turn the tortilla do so many times I get a ziploc bag I cut it 1 of the bottom 1 of the top press down turn it once and that's it you are making it so difficult you just don't know how to use it
Zip lock is too flimsy and thin. You go ahead and use an antiquated method...Plus 40 years you have of making tortillas but not 1 single how to video??
Ziploc bags work great do not use surround wrap that's is too thin you cut up the ziploc bag to get two pieces but one on the bottom but your masse then you put the other one on top and press down simple as that My mother law in Mexico that's the way she used to do it that's the way all the women do it I lived there for 30 years and that's the way I did it never had any problems
You said your press is 40 years old. China didn't make your press, so you don't know about the crappy Tortilla press
😒
Shaky, shaky, shaky and NO dough, doh!
Oh boy here we go again. READ THE PINNED COMMENT!!!
Too much work
A lot less and faster than useing a rolling pin..
Show and tell baby. Too much blah blah and no dough.
Do a little reading and you will find it being used with dough. But here I will help you in case you don't know how... th-cam.com/video/-RHLVeh3Dpw/w-d-xo.html
🤳🏆🙏🌎🙏💓
Make actual video with dough making tortillas 🤣
Click on the link in the pinned comment.