Sourdough Tortillas: Turning Discard into something Delicious

Susan Raynor — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 17:44:33 +0000

I know. I know. I can hear some of you on here telling me that you don’t have any sourdough. However, there are some that do follow me on here that have a sourdough starter. Knowing that, I have to share these amazing sourdough recipes that I find and tweak for myself. So the first one I want to start with are these amazing sourdough tortillas!

When I started my journey into sourdough, I would get frustrated trying new recipes. My starter would seem too runny, the recipe wouldn’t have enough salt, or it would have too much sugar. I am sure it will be the same if you try some of the recipes I post on here. We all have to just try and try again.

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”
Edward Hickson’s Moral Song (1857),

My family loves these tortillas. The recipe made several, but I ended up having to double the recipe. They were eating them faster than I could make them. We were having tacos that evening, and I needed to use up some sourdough. I thought it would be a nice change from the store-bought tortillas. Especially since I am all about trying to move into a more “made from scratch” lifestyle.

Now, when I made these, I used a tortilla press. I have had this press for several years. Anyone who knows my husband understands that he is all about gadgets. I downsized several years ago, but this tortilla press remained. It was just sitting in the cabinet, waiting patiently for the one day we would finally pick it up and use it.

I think if the tortilla press could talk and had feelings, it would tell me about how lonely and dark things have been where it sat all these years.

The press seemed to make things a lot easier for me, but you can easily roll these out to your preferred thickness. My suggestion is to roll one out, place it in the pan, and while it is cooking, roll out your next one. I would also cover the tortilla balls to keep them from getting too much air. The dough will dry if you aren’t careful.

I think that’s it! I truly hope you enjoy these as much as we do.

PS: You may want to make extra, just in case.

Guess what!? I now have a Sourdough Beginner’s Guide post! Check it out here.

Sourdough Tortillas

Savor the flavors of a culinary adventure with these homemade Sourdough Tortillas. Perfect for various courses, this recipe combines the richness of artisanal baking with the simplicity of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy the delightful taste of homemade goodness in every bite.

Course Appetizer, Bread, Culinary Creations, Homemade Treats, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Artisanal, Culinary Delights, Fusion, Homemade, Mexican, Sourdough-Inspired, Tex-Mex

Keyword artisan, Baking, Cooking, culinary, Delicious, discard recipes, DIY, Flavorful, homemade, homemade tortillas, kitchen, real food, Recipe, sourdough, sourdough discard recipes, sourdough starter, tortilla, tortillas

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Servings 12 Tortillas

Calories 73kcal

Equipment

1 10" iron skillet
1 scale
1 tortilla press optional

Ingredients

210 grams all purpose flour
7 grams salt
100 grams water
56 grams oil olive or avocado
100 grams sourdough discard

Instructions

Mix flour and salt.
Mix water, oil, and discard.
Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
Mix and knead until smooth and not sticky.
Divide the dough into approximately 12 equal balls.
Cover loosely and rest for 30 minutes to a few hours. Or you can let them rest and you begin to roll out one at a time.
Roll out ball into thin round shape.
Heat pan with NO OIL over medium heat. Once hot, place tortilla in pan and cook 1-2 minutes on each side.

Notes

I have read that these will keep in the fridge or freezer, sealed. I have not tried this as the ones I have made were gone within minutes of coming out of the pan.

Also, I did not allow my tortillas to rest. I used a tortilla press and would press one tortilla at a time. I would place one pressed tortilla in the pan and leave the next one in the press. I do recommend covering your tortilla balls or the air will dry them out.

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About Me:

Hey there! I’m Susan Raynor, the voice behind Makin’ Macon. As a pastor’s wife, mom of two, and homeschooling mama, my life is full of beautiful chaos—and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Here on the blog, I love sharing a little bit of everything: from faith-filled encouragement to frugal living tips, and of course, recipes that will make your family’s hearts (and bellies) happy. My goal is to bring a smile to your face and a bit of peace to your day, no matter what kind of craziness life throws your way. Let’s navigate this wild ride together, finding joy and laughter even in the messiest moments.

Susan Raynor

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