Roastove RK1001 Cast Iron Tortilla Press 7.5 in
- Item Weight: 4.95 pounds
- Package Dimensions: 10 × 8.5 × 2.1 inches
- Asin: B091GWR2ZW
- Customer Reviews: {'ratings_count': '197', 'stars': '4.0'}
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A functional hand press for smaller tortillas and arepas, worth buying with the caveat that at least one reviewer disputes the cast iron claim and reported a chipping coating.
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ASIN: B091GWR2ZWModel: RK1001Category: Quesadilla & Tortilla Makers
Overview
This is a 7.5 inch cast iron tortilla press with a 17.3 inch handle for leverage, weighing just under 5 pounds and seasoned with non-GMO flaxseed oil. It is built for flattening tortilla, arepa, empanada and flatbread dough by hand rather than any electric pressing.
- 7.5 inch diameter cast iron press plates
- 17.3 inch handle length, 4.95 lbs total weight
- Seasoned with non-GMO flaxseed oil
- Works for tortillas, arepas, empanadas and pie shells
Who it's for
Suited to home cooks making tortillas, arepas or empanada dough by hand who want the weight of cast iron to do the pressing work rather than a rolling pin. Less suited to anyone who specifically wants a larger tortilla size or needs certainty the plates are uncoated cast iron.
Pros and cons
- Heavy cast iron design presses without much effort
- Works for tortillas, arepas, empanadas and flatbread
- Long handle gives good leverage when pressing
- 7.5 inch plate size reads small to some buyers
- One reviewer said the coating chipped, not bare iron
Specifications
| Brand | Roastove |
|---|---|
| Model | RK1001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.95 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 10 × 8.5 × 2.1 inches |
| Other details | |
| Asin | B091GWR2ZW |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '197', 'stars': '4.0'} |
| Date First Available | April 1, 2021 |
| Item model number | RK1001 |
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Frequently asked questions
What size tortillas does the Roastove press make?
The press plates are 7.5 inches in diameter, which one reviewer described as smaller than expected.