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Norpro 1068 Tortilla Press 8 Inch
Last Updated: March 24, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.9
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Build Quality
29tortillas, tortilla, pressure, masa, dough
+31%
-69%
" ... One side is very thin, while the other is thick. ... "
" ... Sort of cheaply made but you get what you pay for. ... "
" ... Then the second time I used it the masa dough won and actually bent the tortilla press. ... "
" ... It did not press them thin enough and the metal gave when pressure was applied. ... "
" ... found metal shavings in tortilla, washed it in the sink, more flakes. ... "
" ... HANDLE IS SHAKY AND ENTIRE PRODUCT IS FLIMSY AND INFERIOR GRADE. ... "
" ... When you try and press the arm/hinge flex to a point of breaking. ... "
" ... When I was trying to make tortilla, it is bending on the side and mid surface stays same. ... "
Ease of Use
15tortillas, much easier, easy to make, easy, use and clean
+93%
-7%
" ... Very useful and easy. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, easy to use ... "
" ... This makes everything so much easier. ... "
" ... Great tool for empanadillas, it makes the shaping much easier. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... fresh tortillas are delish and super easy to make. ... "
" ... It was easy to use. ... "
Size
13tortillas, thickness, size, heavy, weight
+31%
-69%
" ... Too small didn’t work well ... "
" ... Is not heavy enough. ... "
" ... Also doesn't press tortillas to a reasonable thickness. ... "
" ... i had to use a lot of pressure to get a small tortilla. ... "
" ... Not heavy enough ... "
" ... The 6 inch is really a bit too small, my fault. ... "
" ... it can only make extremely small trotillias . ... "
Price
12tortilla, press, money, waste, save your money
+67%
-33%
" ... Great for the price. ... "
" ... It is a little flimsy, but it works for the price that it’s sold at! ... "
" ... Quality matches the price - cheap. ... "
" ... Great little tortilla press, especially for the price. ... "
Returns
7wish, window, try, rolling, tortillas
+14%
-86%
" ... I had to return it. ... "
" ... Will be returning would never buy again or recommend ... "
" ... I ended up back to rolling out my tortillas. ... "
" ... I forgot to return it so that was my bad. ... "
" ... Doesn't work as good as I'd hoped- a rolling pin works better- wish I would've kept the box for return ... "
" ... Since I waited one extra day to try it out I can not return the item. ... Lesson learned try it out before the return window. ... I wish I bought this from Costco then I wouldn't have to worry about a return window and I'd get a better product. ... "
Cleaning
7easy to use, dough, clean, use and clean, tortillas
+100%
" ... I liked the size and ease of cleaning it versus a cast iron tortilla press, but the bottom of the press bends upwards when using it. ... "
" ... It is much easier to put your masa dough ball between 2 pieces of parchment paper & flatten with the bottom of a kettle & less messy. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, easy to use ... "
" ... The dough does stick a little, but with a little oil spray it works nicely. ... "
Comfort
7press, presses, tortillas, tortilla, rolling
-100%
" ... Like other reviewers, I noticed that the press presses unevenly. ... The side nearest the hinge is a smidge thicker than the area where the handle presses down. ... "
" ... It did not press them thin enough and the metal gave when pressure was applied. ... "
" ... Would not press a tortilla thin enough because it bends when you apply the pressure. ... "
" ... When I was trying to make tortilla, it is bending on the side and mid surface stays same. ... "
" ... Also, the surface is a little sticky, and the top handle feels plasticky, I'm afraid it won't last for long. ... "
" ... It feels clunky and doesn't store well. ... "
" ... Couldn't provide enough pressure to press the masa thin enough. ... "
Food Items
6tortilla press, tortilla, corn tortillas, tortillas, press
+67%
-33%
" ... I feel this product is best for corn tortillas. ... "
" ... I use this to make low carb pizza crust and it works perfectly for flattening them. ... "
" ... Finally figured out how to prevent dough from sticking. ... "
" ... Great for corn tortilla-cakes. ... "
Design
5tortillas, tortilla, round, makes, look
+80%
-20%
" ... This is one of the very cute, pretty and sturdy tortilla maker I have ever seen. ... "
" ... Makes beautiful round tortillas, with no effort. ... "
" ... Lightweight and makes perfectly round thin tortillas. ... "
Controls
4tortilla
+100%
" ... Great tortilla press. ... "
" ... Love this press. ... "
" ... I have discovered that the tortilla press isn't broken after all, in fact it works great ... "
" ... It's a great use of this press! ... "
As Gift
4gave, one, bought
+100%
" ... bought one for a gift for my mother ... "
" ... Gave this is a gift to my brother. ... "
" ... This was gift. ... "
" ... Gave as a gift ... "
Product Reliability
4-100%
" ... Piece of junk. ... "
" ... Not working good ... "
" ... A piece of unused trash now. ... "
" ... Its a terrible product with even more terrible manufacturing. ... "
Overall performance
4tortillas, time, cheap
+100%
" ... Makes her job so much easier and faster. ... "
" ... It is perfect, works great, does the job that I used to have to do! ... "
" ... It does the job and saves me time! ... "
Marketplace
4thank, size, one
+50%
-50%
" ... I paid for two as stated, I only received one, do send the other one, thank you. ... "
" ... I hadn't tried using it until today which was 31 days of buying the item. ... "
Baking
3tortilla, press, tortillas, pressing, pizzas
+67%
-33%
" ... Best way to press dough ... "
" ... Great for corn tortilla-cakes. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
3use and clean, easy to clean, cleanup
+100%
" ... Easy to clean, easy to use ... "
Weight
3heavy, weight, tortillas, press, aluminum
+33%
-67%
" ... Is not heavy enough. ... "
" ... Not heavy enough ... "
Fit
3parchment paper, waxed paper, press, plates, paper
+67%
-33%
" ... It is much easier to put your masa dough ball between 2 pieces of parchment paper & flatten with the bottom of a kettle & less messy. ... "
" ... I wouldn't put it in the dishwasher but works great and very sturdy ... "
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