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Sourdough Discard Tortillas Recipe

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These Sourdough Discard Tortillas are a delicious and resourceful way to use up your sourdough starter discard. Soft and pliable, these homemade tortillas are perfect for wraps, tacos, or quesadillas, made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked quickly on the stovetop.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter discard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, olive oil, and water until well combined. Add the flour and sea salt and mix until a smooth dough forms. You may use a dough hook on a stand mixer or knead by hand.
  2. Stretch and Fold: Perform one set of stretch and folds by gently pulling one side of the dough up and over itself, rotating the bowl, and repeating this process on all four sides to create tension in the dough.
  3. Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with a tea towel and allow it to rest for 30 minutes to relax the gluten and make it easier to roll out.
  4. Shape the Dough: Divide the dough into eight equal pieces. Roll each piece out on a lightly floured surface (or a floured silicone mat) into thin round tortillas. Alternatively, use a tortilla press. Use parchment paper between tortillas to prevent sticking.
  5. Cook the Tortillas: Heat a skillet or cast iron pan over medium-low heat. Cook each tortilla for 3–4 minutes per side until bubbles form and they are cooked through. Avoid high heat to prevent burning and to keep the tortillas soft.
  6. Store or Serve: Serve the tortillas immediately or allow to cool before storing. They can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to six months.

Notes

  • Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for best results.
  • Keep the heat moderate to avoid burning and dry, stiff tortillas.
  • You can use a tortilla press to shape the dough if preferred.
  • Store leftover tortillas in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
  • For easy stacking and storing, separate tortillas with parchment paper.

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