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sourdough tortillas

Soft Sourdough Tortilla Bread (With Discard or Active Starter)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 45 minutes
Servings: 11 tortillas

Ingredients
  

  • 130 g warm water
  • 90 g sourdough starter active or discard
  • 50 g olive oil
  • 250 g all purpose or bread flour
  • 4 g salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix water, sourdough starter, oil, flour, salt, and baking powder until combined.
  2. Knead for 2–3 minutes in a stand mixer or about 5 minutes by hand until smooth.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Divide the dough into 40g pieces and roll each into a ball. Cover and rest for 15 more minutes.
  5. Preheat a skillet on medium-high heat.
  6. Roll each ball into a thin circle.
  7. Cook each tortilla for 30–45 seconds per side, flipping when bubbles appear.
  8. Stack cooked tortillas in a clean kitchen towel to keep soft.
  9. Serve warm or store for later. They can be frozen once cooled.