In ancient Mayan kitchens, a built-in pasta maker station called a 'tortilla press' was commonly used. Although not technically pasta, tortillas can be considered a type of flatbread that served a similar purpose in Mayan cuisine. The tortilla press was made of stone or wood and consisted of two flat surfaces with a handle. The cook would place a ball of dough between the surfaces and press down on the handle, flattening the dough into a thin, round tortilla. The tortillas were then cooked on a hot griddle. The built-in pasta maker station in the ancient Mayan kitchen allowed for quick and easy production of tortillas, which were a staple in their diet.
