The Mercedes of tortilla presses! An extra large 8" cast iron tortilla press. You can use this press for making corn tortillas, empanadas, or even tostones. Rick Bayless, star chef always recommends using a traditional cast iron tortilla press for making fresh corn tortillas. Small rounds of corn masa (dough) are inserted between the two plates and with one simple press... a fresh tortilla is made! The press is made in Colombia and is an excellent quality large tortilla press with a well- applied hot-tinned coating to protect the surface from rust. Weight 8 pounds. Complete with illustrated recipe and instructions on making homemade corn tortillas. Also see our 6" press.