Description
Soft, flexible sourdough discard tortillas with a light tang, perfect for tacos, wraps, quesadillas, or flatbread pizzas. An easy and practical way to use leftover sourdough starter and reduce waste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough discard (240 g)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180 g), plus extra for rolling
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (45 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2 g)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water (60–120 ml), as needed
Instructions
- Combine the sourdough discard, flour, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the olive oil or melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Gradually pour in warm water, a little at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. Adjust the water as needed depending on the consistency of the discard.
- Knead the dough for about 3–5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 20–30 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle, about 6–8 inches in diameter.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for about 30–60 seconds per side, until bubbles form and light golden spots appear.
- Stack the cooked tortillas in a clean towel to keep them soft and warm.
Notes
- Swap half of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour for a heartier flavor.
- Use melted butter for richer tortillas or olive oil for a dairy-free option.
- Add dried herbs, garlic powder, or chili powder for extra flavor.
- Let the dough rest longer for slightly fluffier tortillas.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat in a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in a damp towel for 15–20 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
