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For the Best Tortillas at Home, You Need This
Anyone can make tortillas. To really nail them every time, invest in this tried-and-true, cast-iron press.
Illustration: Matthew Cook
By Gabriella Gershenson
IF QUARANTINE has taught us anything, it's that many foods we used to purchase can be made at home easily—and better. Among the most rewarding are corn tortillas. The dough's not difficult; what's tricky is getting a tortilla that's consistent every time. The 8-inch Victoria tortilla press, a handsome cast-iron tool made by a family-run business in Medellín, Colombia, makes such an easy job of it that it almost feels like cheating. The design was inspired by the traditional wooden tortilla presses of Mexico, but with greater durability in mind. The smooth, flat surfaces, the heft of the cast iron and a steady lever ensure tortillas of uniform thickness—which means they cook evenly and taste better. The Victoria press makes quick work of empanada dough, arepas and dumpling wrappers, too, and it's hefty enough to flatten sturdy green plantains for tostones (known as patacones in Colombia). Taco night is about to get an upgrade. $20 at target.com
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