Ingenious technique to make this super thin and chewy, Sonoran style flour tortilla at home

Using a classic Peking duck crepe technique, you won't need any special skills to can make this Sonoran-style (featured in Netflix's Taco Chronicle) translucently thin, soft and chewy flour tortilla oozing savory flavors of goose fat at home with ease!
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[@brimoton]

Oooohh...my....GAWD!! This is the tortilla of my dreams! I can't tell you how many tortillas and recipes we've tried...all in the hopes of finding/creating the very properties this one has. Do not let yourself or anyone else minimize the sheer brilliance of your recipe and the technique you've just created. It may seem incredibly simple now... but that's only because an absolute genius finally cracked the code and translated it into a comprehensable form. Finally...we are a giant leap forward in our quest for Burrito Nirvana. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!

[@pgshock]

agreed, anyone who has tried to make a ton of these realizes the details that make this so great!

[@Jess_2025]

I completely agree with you! I have tried tons of tortilla recipes looking for the Holy Grail. And I can tell by the stretchiness she showed us, that this is the One! She is a genius!

[@rhythmaddict808]

Cracked the code for sure!

[@monicabouchard5546]

What it is the recipe for the mix that you use to separate the tortillas?

[@jcsalinas4609]

Thank you for simplifying the technique. You did an amazing job

[@normanrmrz]

This is incredible. I've been trying to solve this exact tortilla problem for years. You are a genius. Thank you.

[@kameroncubic6222]

As a chef I am extremely impressed by this recipe

[@Jcslim138]

Back here two years later, still wish you posted. Such a great vibe and video. These have been my go tortillas for two years now.

[@MandyLeeLadyandpups]

Thanks 🙏

[@skylerkaizen7975]

I appreciate the level of detail you went into.

[@MobileHomeGourmet]

Yep, it works. I just made some smaller ones for flautas. They came out gossamer thin. I put one on the printed recipe and I could see text through the tortilla. Thank you for such a good recipe. ☺ -Dennis

[@soulspaces]

I was skeptical but I literally just ate my words. Hahahah. Truly genius. My husband is in amazement. I am gloriously grateful thank you!!

[@albertopineda6203]

My grandmother is from Sonora and passed two years ago, I was able to get her tortilla recipe before she died. Last night I tried making them and they kept coming out hard and dry. I used her recipe with your technique and it worked! Thanks

[@booberries833]

Would it be possible for you to post her recipe? I'm from Sonora and it's hard to find original tortilla recipes from there. Thank you in advance.

[@booberries833]

Also watch "views on the road' authentic tortillas from scratch. I used Hayden Mills White Sonora Wheat AP flour and John Morrell lard (refrigerted). I followed along with the video during lard incorporation (time) and used her recipe and techniques. The dough turned out soft as silk. Had a hard time making it fit the comal because it stretched so well.

[@linkin20la]

Your grandmother must have been an expert at stretching them out the Sonoran style with her hand and arm.

[@albertopineda6203]

@@booberries833 it's almost the same recipe, the only difference is the fat. Most people in Sonora use vegetable shortening because it's affordable. You might see a few recipes with lard, but traditionally it's done with crisco

[@albertopineda6203]

@@linkin20la she used glass bottles instead of rolling pins too!

[@ericsuiter7619]

You've incorporate science and art. That's a passionate cook's bonus. Your technical descriptions were offset by your real time demonstrations. Truly enjoyable video. Thank you for creating and sharing.

[@Yppengasse28]

I have a lot of tortilla experience. I've always wanted to make Sonoran style but could never get it right, by that I mean thin enough. Your creative technique took a few times to get it dialed in, but now I make truly amazing tortillas. Thank you for this video!

[@rosaotero6526]

As a true Sonora Latina I’m excited to make this 😁 idk about the blow torch but I love ❤Sonora tortillas, still reminds me of my Nana who passed away in Mexico. Good job 👏🏻

[@tspmcfarlane]

May your Nana rest in peace. ❤

[@qscott777]

How is this the first time I've heard of this? I've watched countless videos that apparently taught me to make two tortillas together, then I've struggled with them being too thick to wrap burritos. I've WASTED SO MUCH FLOUR AND TIME! And when i make them, they bubble up like balloons. I always assumed that was bad. But that's perfect!? This is an absolute game changer. Thank you!!!

[@danbain6678]

This video should have 4 million views. Game changer

[@chima1140]

I’ve been looking for this recipe forever. Thank you for posting this and doing all of the research for us. This is the absolute BEST flour tortilla recipe out there.

[@stephenwalsh2213]

This was the best tortilla I’ve ever had. Absolutely incredible. Thank you.

[@DebCupples]

These came out exactly as described. They really do peel apart easily and are perfectly chewy and delicious. Definitely my new go to recipe for tortillas. Thanks for the excellent step-by-step instructions. I used ghee for the fat in the recipe and they turned out great.

[@chefntoast]

Thank you! Clear and concise . Well done...that peel...so satisfying

[@matthewcooke3749]

This women is a genius.. I’m obsessed!!

[@ianalin1129]

Wow like how peking duck wrappers and dumpling wrappers are made. Amazing!

[@vickiliao7171]

I was just going to comment that! I think most Asians would recognize this quite ancient recipe right away lol.

[@kilgore_trout_37]

I grew up eating these as a kid in Hermosillo and I am THRILLED to try this, thank you so much for sharing

[@AshBDashSmash]

I love that you left in "bloopers" in the actual video rather than editing it out. It feels raw and real, and I can relate personally to it ❤ Love your content! I have your book and I'm working my way through it!

[@bigfamilyaffair]

Are you a scientist? You have definitely cracked the code. I love your method and explanation. Thank you!

[@DiannaAtherton]

I had to watch this video a few times to comprehend all the effort gone into this killer recipe. I was confused because the complete recipe was not mentioned. I was like How much flour, no salt? Then I went to her website for the complete recipe. All makes sense now lol. Thank you thank you

[@TheZelda1960]

Where’s her website please

[@candymann04]

I used to live in Tucson, and crave this type of tortilla. Different process, but looks like you nailed it

[@pamparker4047]

I second that

[@joestephani7959]

Brian’s Tortillas. Best tortillas in the world. My world. I live in Wisconsin now and need to load up with another gross (144)

[@davioustube]

Omg. Fantastic! I used my gas stove's open flame in place of the blowtorch with good results. The separation of the two tortillas was even easier than expected.

[@mizer357]

I really enjoy the problem-solving approach to all your videos. It feels like I am figuring it out with you. Thank you so much.

[@nathantonning]

Unbelievable technique! Thanks for sharing!

[@Cruzinsusan5101]

This is just a beautiful food. It really reminds me of an italian piada. I could wrap foods of all kinds and eat this EVERY day!! Love it!

[@rontavakoli-JD-MBA]

well done lady lee. fantastic technique. its amazing how much you learn from cross-over cultures...like the yemenese multilayer bread, french croissant, etc... brilliant application.

[@taniajuan]

This was stupidly easy, and the best results I have ever gotten. I'm mexican, but honestly we suck at giving instructions for cooking, that's why I was looking for a recipe for thin tortillas in english. The four tortillas I did with this technique are the equivalet to one of the ones I did yesterday. How this have not going viral? I'm going to buy your book asap.

[@ericr2603]

By far one of the best tortilla videos out there !! Thank you

[@lowcarbeverything]

This is the only way I make tortillas! Thank you for such a game-changing technique! I use it for making egg roll/wonton wrappers, too!

[@august11andonly]

I would die for a kitchen tour, fav tools, how you acquire your pieces video. Your kitchen is a dream space!

[@bearllande]

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[@Sabrina1998]

Wow and Holy Moly I have struggled getting really nice thin retch and chewy tortillas until I found your video. This is ingenious. And it will be my go to recipe and method. This is nothing short of brilliant. My first set already turned out beautiful unlike the ones that I made where you put the fat in right away and you just don’t have that nice stretch. Thank you, thank you thank you for making this wonderful video and taking the time to figuring out a great way for a home cook to make these wonderfully thin, chewy yummy tortillas

[@coreyhabbas]

That tortilla is a work of art! I love it, I’m going to try it. Thank you for this video 💐

[@crackerbrick1903]

Best recipe on earth. I personally prefer eating it without splitting the layers. Its super flaky that way. Love it!!!

[@benotto2282]

Thank you so much!!! This is the tortilla recipe that I have been searching for years now!!! BTW, I love all of your videos.

[@eCouchPotatoe]

So rolling two tortillas together keeps them from tearing and the roux helps them separate. Freaking brilliant!

[@greenmonsterkingdom]

Just made these using your technique and they turned out perfect. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Ajidam]

Daaaammmn! Now I have been on this youtube from one channel to the next but I have never seen such a delicious piece of yum yum in my life. Looks sooooo absolutely edible. I would eat that for hours and hours and hours OH MY GOODNESS!!!!

[@JakBangHo]

Thank you thank you thank you. My grandma's recipe just didn't work here in Colorado no matter how much I altered the recipe. This was the hack it needed.

[@leeleebell4097]

So basically a dosti roti? The Indians mastered this method. Love the video.

[@randoee3854]

Wow Mandy Lee, you really nailed this recipe. I can already tell just from the end result, that this is indeed a legitimate authentic mexican tortilla recipe, having eaten hundreds of burritos in california near mexico, I can safely say so. 10/10

[@johncspine2787]

Lovely recipe..you don’t need though to put any fat on the comal to cook them..I’d be afraid of building up char with the roux. I had no problem using no fat, they set in a couple seconds and then I’d just rotate the tortilla. I painted my living room that same nice dark green, even the ceiling. It was the typical light yellow, cream yellow ceiling for 20 years and I got tired of the brilliant light. It’s not too dark at all, very cozy like an English library.. I’m so glad I found this recipe, I’ve been trumpeting it to every site I visit..!

[@rhythmaddict808]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! I just started making not so thin flour tortillas and I'm looking forward to trying this! I also loved the info and science of working with flour. Mahalo and Aloha from Maui!

[@rukirukiorg5693]

This phyllo like tortilla is so great, I can use it For many more recipes like Turkish börek or savory pastry with spinach etc by usıng 10 or 15 of them. You can even make samosas. Great. Thank you👍👏

[@supernoobsmith5718]

I do a 30 minute autolyse, then add fat, then knead. This gives me chewy. Glad to hear someone else touch on this. For flakier tortillas, don't do this, add the fat at the start and only knead lightly.

[@katherinehall1967]

😮 Sheer genius!!! 😵 Cannot wait to make these!! Thank you!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@trishtharp1372]

where is the recipe?

[@Tiffany-uu2hq]

your videos are like a work of art themselves!

[@jcmmmbrains2718]

Well this is a game changer! The roux trick works so well and the end result is exactly what I wanted.

[@lilmookieesquire]

That kitchen is soooo nice.

[@kevinchen4599]

This is truly genius

[@starkarimi2732]

Wow this is genius, it's like a Peking duck pancake wrapper burrito!!

[@jakeniemiec8559]

Thank you. Sonoran tortillas reign supreme, although the pillowy tortillas of New Mexico are heavenly

[@TSC12]

Do you think the mixing part could be done with a food processor instead of a stand mixer? Would love to make this, these look great!!

[@chilepeulla]

One year later but it’s never too late 😁. The food processor is actually better at developing gluten than a stand mixer. So you can definitely do the first step in the food processor and it will only take a couple of minutes

[@kulvadeewhite6987]

Thank you this is recipe I been looking for after being trying so many on internet

[@juancorona9988]

Sonoran Flour is truly amazing. It is considered an ancient grain and the first grain that was introduced in the US. Hayden Flour Mills has a great selection. I use butter, anyone can eat my tortillas.

[@slodoco]

Damn. I love your videos, Mandy. Always so thoughtful and detailed with amazing results. I will try this next time!

[@bojim8291]

I love your kitchen! It’s so organic!

[@debipotts4868]

I can't wait to try these! How much flour, please?

[@doloresleyva8810]

The key to Sonoran thin tortillas is hydration (the dough is slightly sticky) ,taste (by lard and salt) and soft and pliable by kneading thoroughly. Plus the skillet or comal has to be very hot because if its too cold they will crisp or not puff and if too hot they will crisp and burn. (I use just under med heat -(pre heat) this example is unique but they are made very easily in the traditional way.

[@homespunessentialoils4249]

Kitchen science to my Nana's tortillas. She couldn't make them fast enough! Warm tortilla with butter😋

[@NatFab]

They’re gorgeous!!!

[@TheOxIshere]

This looks like magic. Thanks you Mandy Lee. I will gives these a try.

[@mcomeslast]

Cool! Similar to rolling phyllo dough with cornstarch. I can’t wait to try it.

[@sparkyheberling6115]

@mcomeslast You make phyllo!!! Is there a good recipe/video for making phyllo at home? Can you get it as thin as commercial phyllo?

[@mcomeslast]

@@sparkyheberling6115 yes. Aphrodite’s ambrosia shows how she makes it in multiple videos. Also most videos showing strudel or boreka or borek dough also uses it, just stretched in one large sheet and cut. Same thin dough, you should be able to see through it. There is a demonstration video for Idaho statesman where a Bosnian family is demonstrating how to roll out thin dough. Also Craftsy has a class on strudel and he shows how to get the dough that thin, I plan on making strudel and knishes this winter. Leah cooks kosher has a video on knishes and one video is about the dough. She gets it thin then stretches it thinner as she rolls them (I think she needed more space than she had so she made it work). Good luck!

[@sparkyheberling6115]

Browning the flour is a clever idea! It gives the insides more of a toasted flavor.

[@Anthony-cz6lr]

Wow you are amazing!!! Im from Arizona and the ultra thin sonora style tortillas are my favorite. Thank you for making this! :)

[@denyel_]

THANK YOU this explains and fixes tortillas always being stuck together in the bag!

[@Cathy.C.]

Looks like you have the perfect method! Oh I am so going to try this! Thanks!!

[@moo422]

The end result is a bit similar to dhalpuri from trinidad and tobago, except their two layers are separated by lentil flour, and you eat both layers together -- but you get the similar half-as-thin concept as a result of rolling out two layers at once. Super interesting, thanks for the video!

[@tspmcfarlane]

Amazing tutorial

[@chrislee2008]

Hi Mandy! How much bread four did you use? Going to try this out tomorrow.

[@chilicherry8724]

In North China we use same tips to make a similar tortilla called Chun Bing (春餅） to welcome Spring coming in Chinese calendar. It is almost as thin as the one in the video. We usually put some fried vegetables and some other small amount of dishes on tortilla and roll it like a burrito😊

[@motorcyclelad]

That tortilla is Helen Keller, and you are the miracle worker😮

[@Ian-fp6vh]

Thanks for the video Mandy! Currently kneading myself some dough (wish i had a flipping machine) going to try these if they're succesfull with a south american oxtail stew!

[@buisiham]

Damn that is exactly what i have been looking for. These tortillas look amazing.

[@soulspaces]

They taste amazing too!

[@denisejacqueline5586]

Bruh. My brother just made these and omfg the literally BEST TORTILLAS IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE 🤯🤤😪

[@gloriapruitt326]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! So really nice of you to help us! Thank you again! ❤❤❤❤

[@sarahwesley4930]

these tortillas are so beautiful omg

[@Jcslim138]

Amazing video, love the vibes.

[@courtneyheron1561]

Very ingenious and thoughtful! Thank you for sharing your cool insight. 😊

[@monrod2020]

State of Sonora Mexico yes but also the Sonoran Desert area 😉this so Real! I appreciate you!!

[@edzmuda6870]

I found another thing that works really well to separate them is to brush them with oil then lightly sprinkle on some semolina or masa harina before sandwiching them together. This spares another pan from being washed.

[@samsturdi]

Seriously kudos! Thanks for your work and thought into this.

[@biranmail]

This is the same method I have been using for years to make Moo Shu wrappers.

[@scotttillinghast9665]

Beautifully thorough. Thank you.

[@jakeniemiec8559]

I was searching exactly for this style of tortilla

[@eringiambalvo209]

Well done, I love your curiosity and follow through!

[@CraftsbyShavon]

So with premaking them. Can the process b stopped after stacking 2or 3. And then refrigerate or even freezing??? Like make the “twin/triplets” stack. Then put 5 of those stacks in a ziplock and saving for later? Am I’m thinking too much??!!

[@veronicagrijalva-palmisano7465]

She rolled with rolling pin to a small size then the rest was expanded by hand and arm! Unbelievable! 🧜‍♀️💜🧜‍♀️

[@JandoMorales]

You can achieve this kind of tortilla with less effort by using a flour based on a specific variety of wheat, Sonora wheat. This is the variety commonly used in northwestern Mexico.

[@marcelpacheco7878]

CAN'T WAIT TO TRY,

[@bradfordparks4517]

Pure genius…and fun video.

[@fionnaitsradag5152]

This is what I've been looking for!

[@jam62733]

brilliant technique thank you for the tips!

[@KR3WZ1]

Very Impressive.. plan on trying this thanks!

[@PeaceLoveAndRico]

I've made these for years after being sad that my elders had nothing to pass along to me, i missed Nana's torillas, so i searched. The problem is that everyone starts wanting you to make them for parties...

[@BradleyRMarion]

You are a genius!!! Thank you so much

[@muckymandem2782]

10:04 😂😂😂 that part made my day