While supermarket tortillas are convenient, they pale in comparison to homemade versions. Luckily, making them is easier than you might think. The ingredient list is short, the dough is forgiving, and you don’t need a tortilla press.
In this video, part of our “Kitchen Smarts” series on our YouTube channel, Cook’s Illustrated test cook Lan Lam demonstrates our technique for making corn tortillas at home. Here are some of the key steps and learnings from our recipe development: