The Perfect Sourdough Tortillas
Sourdough Discard Tortillas are the perfect way to make taco night even better than it already is! Modeled after an authentic Mexican tortilla, these homemade taco shells are buttery and soft. Not only that, but they are the most tender tortilla that you'll ever eat! I invite you to check out this amazing recipe today!
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 125 g Water (1/2 c)
- 115 g Unsalted Butter- Cold (1/2 c)
- 14 g Fine Sea Salt (2 tsp)
- 80 g Sourdough Starter- Active or Discard (1/2 c)
- 365 g All-Purpose Flour (2.5 c)
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil. This can be done either in the microwave or on the stove top.
- Add the boiling water to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the unsalted butter and salt until the butter has completely melted and the salt is dissolved.
- Stir in the sourdough starter until it is thoroughly combined.
- Next, stir in the flour. Mix until the all of the flour and water is combined and a lumpy & sticky dough is formed. Then, knead the dough by hand for 1-2 minutes until a smooth ball is formed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or with a very damp tea towel. Long-ferment the dough for 6-10 hours. Alternatively, skip the long-fermentation stage by allowing the dough to rest for only 20 minutes.
- Once the dough has rested, form it into 12 equally sized, smooth balls. Each one should weigh approx. 60 g.
- Carefully place the dough balls back into the mixing bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and allow it to rest for an additional 20 minutes.
- Pre-heat a large skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, begin to roll out the dough.
- Begin rolling out the dough by flouring a clean work surface. (The amount of flour needed may vary depending on how hydrated your starter was.) Then, remove one ball of dough from under the damp towel at a time. Place the dough onto the floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, roll it out into a circle that measures ~10 inch in diameter.
- Place the tortilla onto the hot skillet. Allow it to cook for 30-90 seconds, or until bubbles have formed and the tortilla is slightly browned. Flip the tortilla over and allow it to cook for an additional 30-60 seconds.
- Place the cooked tortilla onto a large plate. Cover it with a dry tea towel or paper towel. This traps in the steam and allows the tortilla to soften. Repeat until all tortillas have been cooked. Enjoy!