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We love fresh-made tortillas. However, we never thought we’d be able to make it happen at home. But the truth of the matter is, it’s ultra simple. All you need is masa corn flour and water… and the Verve Culture Tortilla Press. Simply mix equal parts masa corn flour and water, mix together for roughly three minutes until it turns into a nice dough. Then you roll together 1-inch dough balls and place in the press for a good flattening. The last step is to just heat them up in a pan and you’re good to go. Taco Tuesday will never be the same at your house, we assure you. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser that takes very little effort.

The artisanal brand makes each of these presses in Mexico from old Singer sewing machines and other recycled irons—Cast iron gives you perfect, flat tortillas every time, and it’ll last you forever. They also stepped it up by adding some aesthetic flare with a vibrant FDA-friendly, lead-free paint that prevents rust, and will never flake. Trust us, once you try this technique with this press, you’ll never serve store-bought tortillas again.—Jon Perino, senior editor

[$48; verveculture.com]

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