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product_id: 137957270
title: "Tortillada - Tortilla Press incl. E-Book with 50 Recipes (10 Inch) | Tortilla / Quesadilla / Roti Maker in cast iron with 50 tortilla recipes"
brand: "tortillada"
price: "R5098"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Tortillada"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/137957270-tortillada-tortilla-press-incl-e-book-with-50-recipes-10
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region: South Africa
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# 10-inch size for versatile tortilla making Includes 50-recipe digital e-book Pre-seasoned cast iron for durability Tortillada - Tortilla Press incl. E-Book with 50 Recipes (10 Inch) | Tortilla / Quesadilla / Roti Maker in cast iron with 50 tortilla recipes

**Brand:** tortillada
**Price:** R5098
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Press, Create, Impress – Your Kitchen’s Cast Iron Game-Changer!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tortillada - Tortilla Press incl. E-Book with 50 Recipes (10 Inch) | Tortilla / Quesadilla / Roti Maker in cast iron with 50 tortilla recipes by tortillada
- **How much does it cost?** R5098 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- tortillada enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tortillada brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless, Even Pressing:** Designed for smooth, consistent pressure—feel the perfect press every time without forcing or damaging the tool.
- • **Unlock Culinary Creativity:** Get inspired with a digital recipe book featuring 50 diverse recipes—from classic corn tortillas to innovative wraps and flatbreads.
- • **Perfect Size, Perfect Press:** The 10-inch diameter offers the ideal balance of stability and ease, making it your go-to for everyday homemade tortillas and more.
- • **Multi-Use Kitchen Powerhouse:** Not just for tortillas—flatten dough for empanadas, arepas, dumplings, and even chicken or beef for gourmet meals.
- • **Built to Last, Press After Press:** Heavy-duty cast iron construction ensures a lifetime of perfect tortillas without the worry of breakage.

## Overview

The Tortillada 10-inch cast iron tortilla press is a premium, pre-seasoned kitchen tool designed for durability and versatility. Crafted from high-quality cast iron, it delivers consistent, even pressure for making tortillas, empanadas, arepas, and more. Included is a digital recipe e-book with 50 recipes to inspire both beginners and seasoned cooks. Its robust build and optimal size make it a reliable staple for authentic homemade flatbreads and creative culinary adventures.

## Description

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Review: Will not break, unless you want it to break - First and foremost, this press is sturdy and well designed. I had spent a few days researching and reading many reviews of different tortilla presses and was nervous to buy a press for flour tortillas. So many reviews had indicated that you just can't use these presses for flour and they will break. To prove their point, they include lots of pictures of snapped handles, hinges, even broken platers. This is enough to discourage any buyer to look for something else entirely and makes you question the quality of the metal of the product. So I searched and searched for a reliable press that didn't have such awful reviews and came to this product. Well now that I've used my press, I'm pretty sure I know why so many people broke their presses. In my opinion, what all those other reviews failed to mention is that they broke their press by pushing it beyond the normal operating limits. Let me explain... You can "feel" when the press is maxed out, pressure-wise. If you try to force it, you will break it. This is true with everything... If you don't understand this concept, then don't buy this press or any other press. Treat it with care and respect and it will work great for you. If it is maxing out, it is likely something you're doing wrong rather than something that is wrong with the press. Maxing out the press - to put it simply, when the handle doesn't want to move further down and you have a lot of resistance, don't keep pushing it down. Forcing things will only result in a disaster. It is actually pretty easy to press it down and you can feel it when it is down all the way. "It stops letting you push it down..." Also, if you look at the side of the press, you can see that the two plates are together all the way when the press is at max. You might be tempted to try and push it more if you open it up to find a not-so-flat tortilla but don't. Again, there is a problem with what you're doing, not the press. Once you figure out what you're doing wrong, it is easy to understand how and why others keep breaking their presses. Even though the press is constructed of cast-iron metal, it will still break if enough force is applied and you are using a 12" lever. That gives you a lot of torque to apply. Trust me, you can break tough metal with enough, properly applied torque and all the other reviews prove it. When I got this press, it was freaking cold because it was snowing outside so, of course, the metal press was freezing. If you want a good result, you need the press at least at room temperature. (A two-minute trip to the oven at 350F fixed that problem) I also had prepared the dough the day ahead and kept it in the refrigerator. When using the cold dough on the freezing press, it is very difficult to get a flat and thin tortilla. With that said, here is what we learned to avoid breaking our press and had amazing results. Please keep in mind that we are not professionals and this is what we learned as complete amateurs. I haven't used corn-based tortilla dough, which may be much easier, so please keep that in mind as well. - Use Heat Resistant Silicone Mats I cannot tell you how important this is. A lot of people would recommend just using a trash bag or some other plastic bag, and that will work for keeping the tortilla from sticking to the press but when you remove the flour tortilla from the surface, it will shrink. Note my picture between the small and large tortilla. If you use a heat-resistant silicone mat, you can leave the tortilla on the mat and put it right into the pan. This keeps the tortilla the same size without shrinkage. (Tortilla side down on the frying pan) Then when you see steam coming off the tortilla, pill the silicone mat off and start your next batch. (This really is a two-person effort so you can go faster and not overheat your pan, which destroys most pans) We purchased a 10-inch press and two 12-inch silicone mats (up to 425F heat resistant) and then cut them down to size. Trying to find 10-inch mats was impossible and leaving them at 12-inches caused the press to not press the tortilla all the way down. - Use room temperature dough The warmer the dough, the easier it is for it to spread while being pressed. Cold naturally contracts while heat naturally expands. Basic science. - Bounce/Pulse the handle Once you have pressed the tortilla initially, back off a millimeter and press again. Do this a few times quickly. This allows the tortilla to expand and become ultra-thin, which translates to a perfect (like store-bought) tortilla. (My wife says you should also rotate the tortilla and press it again for a more centered and even tortilla, but I didn't care that much, and mine was good enough without this step.) Overall, great press, and I am sure it will last us a lifetime. I would recommend it to all family and friends, or at least those who aren't overzealous, just because it is made of heavy-duty metal. I can't say this enough...
Review: Does the job, great kitchen addition - Purchased 30 cm (12 inch) and yes I ready the reviews before I purchased. It became obvious some people have never used one before. The wing nut and bolt need to be tight and they are removable for seasoning purposes. Yes there is a small amount of play in the handle because although it says tortilla press people use them for Naan, pizza dough and various other things that require different thicknesses. Moving onward. Yes it needs seasoned (the nut and bolt are NOT heat safe so take it apart). But even seasoned stuff might stick. If you want simple and easy take 2 pieces of parchment paper, put one on the bottom, insert desired dough, put a piece on top and press it down. Lift it up, turn 180 degrees and press down again. Its not the fault so much of the product. Sometimes you don't provide even pressure. Its a thing, it happens with any tortilla maker. Yes it is heavy. It is cast iron. Yes it needs seasoning. Again take the bolt and wing nut out prior and make sure this tight when you put it back together. Yes its fun to use. I use it to make tortillas, I flatten chicken for chicken rolls, flattened beef for chicken friend steak among other things. ***EDIT: I ALWAYS used parchment paper with meat of any kind*** Besides I get a certain amount of stress relieve from smashing things in a productive manner. Yes its easy to clean. Wash it, rinse it set in a warm over (remember what I said about the bolt and wing nut) to dry completely. Yes I am completely happy with it. And even if the nut or bolt broke it would cost roughly $0.70 to go to hardware store buy a new one. But 3 months later no complaints, no issues and I use it multiple times a week for various things

## Features

- 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍 - This tortilla press is pre seasoned and is made of high quality cast iron. Thanks to this press you will be able to make home- made tortillas, patacones, tostones, empanadas, arepas, dumplings, mini pie shells, patacon pisao and more.
- 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 - We use high quality cast iron to produce this press. To ensure that the cast iron is durable, appropriate handling and care is necessary. We have attached instructions for the care of the press.
- 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄𝐒 𝐄-𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 – Your purchase includes a digital recipe book packed with around 50 delicious tortilla recipes and more. From classic corn and flour tortillas to creative wraps, roti, and savory fillings, this E-Book is designed to inspire your cooking. It will be conveniently delivered to your email within a few days after purchase, so you can start exploring new flavors and dishes right away. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned home cooks!
- 𝗪𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 & 𝐒𝐈𝐙𝐄 – The tortilla press is available in three convenient sizes to suit different cooking needs. The 8-inch version weighs approximately 7 lb, making it compact, easy to store, and perfect for small batches or quick meals. The 10-inch press, weighing about 12.7 lb, is the most versatile and popular option, offering excellent stability and ease of use for everyday cooking. The 12-inch size is ideal for making larger tortillas, wraps, or roti, providing ample surface area for family meals or entertaining guests.
- 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 – With our high-quality tortilla press, you can easily prepare a variety of mouthwatering dishes such as burritos, tacos, roti, quesadillas, empanadas, arepas, and more. Whether you're making homemade corn tortillas or flattening dough for your favorite flatbreads, this press helps bring authentic flavors right to your kitchen. Perfect for family meals, dinner parties, or quick weeknight dinners.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07QDZRCCY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #40,578 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #33 in Quesadilla & Tortilla Makers |
| Brand | Tortillada |
| Brand Name | Tortillada |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 5,465 Reviews |
| Included Components | Recipe Book |
| Item Dimensions | 9.84 x 9.84 x 1.57 inches |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 9.84 x 9.84 x 1.57 inches |
| Manufacturer | Tortillada |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TP-00 |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Material Type | Cast Iron |
| Material Type Free | Lead Free |
| Model Number | TP- |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Volume | 6 liters |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tortillada
- **Color:** Black
- **Item Weight:** 7 pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 9.84 x 9.84 x 1.57 inches
- **Material:** Cast Iron

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Has anyone had problems with this not making the tortillas thin enough. Everytime I’ve used it I’ve pressed and pressed but it’s still too thick**
A: In my experience, the thinness of the tortilla is based on the softness and size of the dough ball.   I’ve played around with my 8 inch press and discovered that a 40 gram ball of masa dough will make a thin tortilla about 5.5 inches across; a 50 gram ball will make a thicker tortilla of the same diameter.   I realize that doesn’t sound like it makes sense, but that’s the way it works

**Q: In the recipe book, just curious it says; make dough into balls, do you know by chance what is the weigh in grams of these balls?**
A: I don't weigh, but they should be bigger than a ping pong ball, and smaller than a tennis ball. Just experiment until you get the size you want. Mine were 10" using the above method, but I had to keep pressure on for about 6 seconds.

**Q: Does the top portion of this press lay flat when opened or does it catch and stay open?**
A: No, when open the top is upright in an L position. However, what keeps it upright is a small cast iron TAB at the base that could easily be grinded off so the unit would lay flat open both base and top

**Q: Why didn’t I receive recipe book**
A: The download is emailed to your email by the seller. You click on the download and the attachment downloads to your device by Adobe Reader or whatever else your device uses. You can then open the e-book and it's about 85 pages. It took a day or so to get the email. I bout the 10" press.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will not break, unless you want it to break
*by R***S on February 24, 2022*

First and foremost, this press is sturdy and well designed. I had spent a few days researching and reading many reviews of different tortilla presses and was nervous to buy a press for flour tortillas. So many reviews had indicated that you just can't use these presses for flour and they will break. To prove their point, they include lots of pictures of snapped handles, hinges, even broken platers. This is enough to discourage any buyer to look for something else entirely and makes you question the quality of the metal of the product. So I searched and searched for a reliable press that didn't have such awful reviews and came to this product. Well now that I've used my press, I'm pretty sure I know why so many people broke their presses. In my opinion, what all those other reviews failed to mention is that they broke their press by pushing it beyond the normal operating limits. Let me explain... You can "feel" when the press is maxed out, pressure-wise. If you try to force it, you will break it. This is true with everything... If you don't understand this concept, then don't buy this press or any other press. Treat it with care and respect and it will work great for you. If it is maxing out, it is likely something you're doing wrong rather than something that is wrong with the press. Maxing out the press - to put it simply, when the handle doesn't want to move further down and you have a lot of resistance, don't keep pushing it down. Forcing things will only result in a disaster. It is actually pretty easy to press it down and you can feel it when it is down all the way. "It stops letting you push it down..." Also, if you look at the side of the press, you can see that the two plates are together all the way when the press is at max. You might be tempted to try and push it more if you open it up to find a not-so-flat tortilla but don't. Again, there is a problem with what you're doing, not the press. Once you figure out what you're doing wrong, it is easy to understand how and why others keep breaking their presses. Even though the press is constructed of cast-iron metal, it will still break if enough force is applied and you are using a 12" lever. That gives you a lot of torque to apply. Trust me, you can break tough metal with enough, properly applied torque and all the other reviews prove it. When I got this press, it was freaking cold because it was snowing outside so, of course, the metal press was freezing. If you want a good result, you need the press at least at room temperature. (A two-minute trip to the oven at 350F fixed that problem) I also had prepared the dough the day ahead and kept it in the refrigerator. When using the cold dough on the freezing press, it is very difficult to get a flat and thin tortilla. With that said, here is what we learned to avoid breaking our press and had amazing results. Please keep in mind that we are not professionals and this is what we learned as complete amateurs. I haven't used corn-based tortilla dough, which may be much easier, so please keep that in mind as well. - Use Heat Resistant Silicone Mats I cannot tell you how important this is. A lot of people would recommend just using a trash bag or some other plastic bag, and that will work for keeping the tortilla from sticking to the press but when you remove the flour tortilla from the surface, it will shrink. Note my picture between the small and large tortilla. If you use a heat-resistant silicone mat, you can leave the tortilla on the mat and put it right into the pan. This keeps the tortilla the same size without shrinkage. (Tortilla side down on the frying pan) Then when you see steam coming off the tortilla, pill the silicone mat off and start your next batch. (This really is a two-person effort so you can go faster and not overheat your pan, which destroys most pans) We purchased a 10-inch press and two 12-inch silicone mats (up to 425F heat resistant) and then cut them down to size. Trying to find 10-inch mats was impossible and leaving them at 12-inches caused the press to not press the tortilla all the way down. - Use room temperature dough The warmer the dough, the easier it is for it to spread while being pressed. Cold naturally contracts while heat naturally expands. Basic science. - Bounce/Pulse the handle Once you have pressed the tortilla initially, back off a millimeter and press again. Do this a few times quickly. This allows the tortilla to expand and become ultra-thin, which translates to a perfect (like store-bought) tortilla. (My wife says you should also rotate the tortilla and press it again for a more centered and even tortilla, but I didn't care that much, and mine was good enough without this step.) Overall, great press, and I am sure it will last us a lifetime. I would recommend it to all family and friends, or at least those who aren't overzealous, just because it is made of heavy-duty metal. I can't say this enough...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does the job, great kitchen addition
*by T***A on July 17, 2025*

Purchased 30 cm (12 inch) and yes I ready the reviews before I purchased. It became obvious some people have never used one before. The wing nut and bolt need to be tight and they are removable for seasoning purposes. Yes there is a small amount of play in the handle because although it says tortilla press people use them for Naan, pizza dough and various other things that require different thicknesses. Moving onward. Yes it needs seasoned (the nut and bolt are NOT heat safe so take it apart). But even seasoned stuff might stick. If you want simple and easy take 2 pieces of parchment paper, put one on the bottom, insert desired dough, put a piece on top and press it down. Lift it up, turn 180 degrees and press down again. Its not the fault so much of the product. Sometimes you don't provide even pressure. Its a thing, it happens with any tortilla maker. Yes it is heavy. It is cast iron. Yes it needs seasoning. Again take the bolt and wing nut out prior and make sure this tight when you put it back together. Yes its fun to use. I use it to make tortillas, I flatten chicken for chicken rolls, flattened beef for chicken friend steak among other things. ***EDIT: I ALWAYS used parchment paper with meat of any kind*** Besides I get a certain amount of stress relieve from smashing things in a productive manner. Yes its easy to clean. Wash it, rinse it set in a warm over (remember what I said about the bolt and wing nut) to dry completely. Yes I am completely happy with it. And even if the nut or bolt broke it would cost roughly $0.70 to go to hardware store buy a new one. But 3 months later no complaints, no issues and I use it multiple times a week for various things

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value and quality
*by R***A on June 18, 2023*

Can’t go wrong with cast iron. This is well made and should last a long time. Cure it by heating the surface on a burner (heats up quickly) and applying some oil, letting it cool. Naturally, you’ll need to do each side separately. I’ve sprinkled a little flour on the surfaces before pressing and there’s no sticking. This press gets most of the work done, the initial flattening, but you’ll still need to thin it out a little more with a rolling pin. I would suggest a comfortable pin with handles for better leverage, and easier on your hands. You can wash with mild soap, but make sure every nook and cranny is dried thoroughly or you will get rust. Reapply a light coat of oil. I’ve made several batches and now onto tweaking the recipe to my liking.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Tortillada – Premium Tortilla Press Cast Iron with Recipes E-Book (10 Inch)
- AMYONE Round Silicone Baking Mats for 10 inch Cake Pan, 10 Inch Tortilla Press Liner/Dough Mat for Cake/Tortilla/Pie/Pizza/Pastry, Food Grade Non-Stick Reusable(Round 9.65", 2PCS)

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*Last updated: 2026-09-09*