Rick Bayless, author of "Authentic Mexican" as well as star chef recommends using a traditional cast iron tortilla press for making fresh tortillas. Small rounds of corn masa (dough) are inserted between the two plates and with one simple press... a fresh tortilla is made! Complete with illustrated recipe and instructions on making homemade corn tortillas. This is an excellent quality press--the best on the market. This press has a hot-tinned (not painted) coating to protect the cast iron from rust. Made in Colombia.