Sourdough Tortillas

This is by far one of the easiest sourdough tortillas recipes to make, so, let's dive straight into the details!

Add the dry ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and use your hands to incorporate the shortening into the flour until it has a fine, sandy texture. Add the water and sourdough discard and mix with your hands until there are no dry bits in the bowl left. The dough will be stiff.

Cover and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Cut the dough into 16 pieces. (Each piece should weigh about 44g.) Pinch the dough together, turn it over and gently shape into a smooth ball. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet, cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

Alternatively you can let the dough ferment in the fridge, covered, for up to 2 days before cooking.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Brush with oil if the skillet is not well seasoned. Working with one dough ball at a time, use a rolling pin to roll it into a 6" circle. (Keep the other dough covered until ready to roll out.)

Cook the tortilla on the first side until it starts to bubble and turn golden brown. Flip it over and cook until golden brown. Stack the cooked tortillas covered in a kitchen towel to stay warm while you cook the remaining tortillas.

Mix the water and sourdough starter discard together in a small bowl and set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the flour, salt and baking powder. Add the vegetable shortening and use your hands to work it into the flour mixture. (It will have a fine, sandy consistency.)

Pour the water/sourdough starter mixture into the dry ingredients and combine with your hands until there are no dry bits left in the bowl. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes on the counter. (The dough will be stiff.)

Divide the dough into 16 pieces and roll each one into a ball. Place the dough balls on a parchment lined baking sheet, cover with a towel, and allow the dough to relax for 30 minutes. (Alternately, you can place the dough in the fridge, covered, to ferment until you are ready to cook them.)

Preheat a cast iron skillet over a medium-low heat until it is very hot. Working with one dough ball at a time, use a rolling pin to roll it into a thin round, about 6" in diameter. Use flour as needed to prevent sticking.

Carefully lay the dough on the hot skillet and allow it to cook until bubbles start to form on top and the bottom is slightly charred. Flip it over and continue cooking on the other side until cooked through.

Repeat with the remaining dough balls, keeping cooked tortillas wrapped in a kitchen towel to stay warm until ready to serve.