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The Best Sourdough Tortilla recipe

The Best Sourdough Tortilla

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 tortillas 1x
  • Category: Bread, Tortillas
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These sourdough tortillas are super tasty and easy to make. Best part: you finally have a delicious no-fail recipe to use your sourdough discard!


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup sourdough starter discard
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the sourdough discard, olive oil, and water. Stir to combine.
  • Add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until the dough is formed. Knead for 1 to 2 minutes, just until everything is well combined and the dough looks homogeneous, with no dry spots. You can use a stand mixer if you prefer. If your dough is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon more of all-purpose flour and knead until absorbed.
  • Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a large skillet on high heat.
  • Lightly flour the surface you’re rolling the dough on. Divide the dough into 8 to 10 pieces. Flatten each ball with the palm of your hand.
  • Roll out each piece of dough into a circle using a rolling pin or a wine bottle. The tortillas should be rolled thin (about ¼ inch thickness) and will look almost see-through.
  • Cook each tortilla individually on high heat for about 1 minute on each side. Flip as soon as bubbles appear and the edges look firm—the tortilla should have nice brown spots.
  • Allow them to cool before storing in an airtight container. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Tortillas keep for 3 to 5 days outside the fridge.
  • To freeze, wait for them to cool. Use a ziplock bag or airtight container, and separate each tortilla with wax or parchment paper.
  • The recipe can be made with active sourdough as well—it won’t change the final result.
  • The recipe can be made with whole wheat: use ¾ cup of all-purpose flour and ⅔ cup of whole wheat flour. If using only whole wheat, start with 1 ½ cups of whole wheat flour and add more as needed until you get a dough that doesn’t stick when rolling.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tortilla
  • Calories: 182 kcal
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 147mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg