Sourdough Tortillas

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These sourdough tortillas are not only made with healthy fermented grains, but are also very sturdy and can handle a lot of taco fillings.

I have been working on this sourdough tortilla recipe for about nine months now. No joke. The first time I made it, my tortillas completely fell apart as soon as I picked them up. Then I later decided on this recipe, but overcooked them and they were more like bricks.

I honestly did not expect it to be so difficult to make tortillas! But rest assured, I have figured out a better recipe for sourdough tortillas.

I personally use whole wheat einkorn flour which is more dense and makes these tortillas have more of a flatbread consistency.

A Note on Cooking Tortillas

With this recipe it is important not to overcook the tortillas or they will become more like crackers. Make sure not to roll out the dough too thin as well. When pan frying the tortillas on the first side, wait until you see it start to bubble before flipping it. You only need a few minutes per side.

What You Will Need

1 cup sourdough starter

2 cups flour (less if using all-purpose)

4 tbsp melted butter

¼ cup water

How To Make Sourdough Tortillas

For all of my sourdough recipes, I use freshly milled, whole wheat einkorn flour and a starter with a 75% hydration ratio. If you are making this recipe with a different type of flour like all-purpose, the hydration amounts might be off. You will need to either increase the amount of liquid or reduce the amount of flour to achieve good results.

Combine all of the ingredients in a stand mixer and mix to combine.

Cover the bowl with a wet towel and let the dough proof 6-8 hours or overnight at room temperature. If you want to ferment the tortillas longer and develop a more sour flavor, you can put the dough in the refrigerator.

The next day, form the dough into small balls and roll out with a rolling pin. Make sure to flour your surface and the dough.

Preheat your skillet on medium to medium-high heat. Make sure to use only a tiny bit of oil in the bottom of the pan.

Add 1-2 tortillas at a time to the skillet and cook for a few minutes on each side.

Remove from the skillet and serve warm with your favorite toppings.

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