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A stack of soft sourdough discard tortillas rest on top of a plate.

Simple From-Scratch Sourdough Tortillas

These sourdough tortillas are soft, flexible, and made with simple pantry ingredients using sourdough discard for a subtle tangy flavor. Cooked in a cast-iron skillet, this easy homemade tortilla recipe is perfect for tacos, burritos, wraps, and meal prep.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rest Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 tortillas
Author: Jamie

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 281 g
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 5 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 1.5 g
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter melted (85 g)
  • 1/2 cup water 120 ml
  • 1 cup sourdough discard 240 g

Instructions

Make the Dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the melted butter, water, and sourdough discard. Mix until a dough forms, then use your hands to bring everything together.

Knead

  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 3–5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  • If the dough feels too sticky, sprinkle in a little more flour as needed. If it feels too dry, add a small splash of water until it comes together.

Rest the Dough

  • Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This helps relax the gluten and makes rolling easier.

Divide and Shape

  • Divide the dough into portions based on your desired size:
  • 70–80 g portions for 10–12 inch burrito-sized tortillas
  • About 50 g portions for 6–8 inch taco-sized tortillas
  • Roll each portion into a smooth ball.

Roll Out

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball out as thinly as possible. Thin dough will give you softer, more flexible tortillas.

Cook

  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Do not add oil.
  • Place one tortilla onto the hot skillet and cook for 30–60 seconds, until bubbles form and light golden spots appear. Flip and cook the second side for another 30–60 seconds.
  • As the skillet heats up, the tortillas will cook faster—keep a close eye on them.

Keep Warm

  • Stack cooked tortillas on a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft and warm while you finish cooking the rest.

Serve or Store

  • Enjoy immediately, or allow tortillas to cool completely before storing in an airtight bag or container at room temperature.

Notes

Room Temperature:
Store cooled tortillas in an airtight bag or container at room temperature for up to 2–3 days. Keep them tightly sealed to prevent drying out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tortilla | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 186kcal
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