A prensa de tortilla, or tortilla press, is invaluable in Mexico cuisine. It is usually made of cast iron, wood, or aluminum with a base, top, and handle. To make tortillas, place a small ball of masa (cornmeal dough) between the two large round plates or blocks of wood and press them together to flatten it into a disk. To prevent the masa from sticking, line both sides with plastic wrap. In Mexico, you also see women using their hands to pat dough into tortillas.
