Sourdough Tortillas Made with a Bread Machine

Bread machine sourdough tortillas are so easy to make. Why do I use a bread machine? It’s easy on my wrists, takes one pan for making, rising, and resting. If it makes my life easier, I am all in! If you like buttermilk rolls using a bread machine, I have a post HERE.

Every Sunday morning I make sourdough waffles. You can find that link The Fluffiest Sourdough Waffles for Two. On Monday morning I usually put the sourdough in the fridge (especially in the summer). If I am in the mood to make tortillas for quesadillas, I will take out a 1/2 cup of sourdough to make bread machine sourdough tortillas.

Bread Machine Sourdough Tortillas Recipe

Ingredients to Make Sourdough Tortillas

• 2 cups flour (fresh ground is best) your choice of flour
• 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to your liking)
• 1/2 cup water (filtered)
• 1/4 cup fat (tallow/butter/coconut oil)
• 1/2 cup sourdough starter
• Add all to the bread machine. (If using the traditional method-knead until a nice dough)
• Use the “dough cycle” mine is #9
• Let sit 8-24 hours in the machine or keep covered in a bowl if not using the bread machine
• Punch the dough down after the ferment

Roll Sourdough Tortilla Balls

• Form into 2-inch balls (approximately 2 tablespoons of dough)
• Flatten using a tortilla press (or by other means)
• Keep covered with a dampened clean flour cloth, tea towel, or other fabric
• Only remove one at a time

Kitchen Hack for Non-Sticking Tortillas

I took a non-stick sheet that I used in my dehydrator and cut it into 4 pieces. Two of the pieces are for the outer “sandwich” part of the dough. This means, the pieces go over and under the dough before it is pressed. The other two are for backup if the sheet is too hot. The sheets act as a releasing agent.

• Add a sheet, a ball of dough, and another sheet, and press the dough
• Remove the uncooked sourdough tortilla by removing one-sheet
• Proceed to either step listed below

Grilling Sourdough Tortillas

Grill your sourdough tortillas in any pan you so choose. I love cooking mine over an open flame when I am not using a cast iron griddle indoors. No amount of oil should be required.

1. Preheat the cast iron
2. Start the pre-heating process very slowly
3. Adjust the heat from medium to medium-high until well heated
4. When water dances off the griddle, it is ready to make sourdough tortillas
5. Place the tortilla, palm side up, slowly let a tip of the tortilla stick then lay the rest in the pan
6. OR, my favorite way, put the dough with the sheet on it, dough-side down in the cast iron
7. Wait 30 seconds and remove the sheet, it will come off easily
8. The first cook will be approximately 30-45 seconds then flip it over
9. Cook the second side for approximately 1 full minute
10. Flip the tortilla over
11. Give a double-tap and you should see it puff up like a rooster’s chest (this does not always work but who needs air bubbles?)
12. Cook about 30 seconds or more

Immediately put in a bowl that has a clean cotton or linen towel in it.  Cover it tightly. Keep stacking each on top of the other and covering it with the towel. The tortillas may seem a little stiff and dry. Leave them wrapped in the towel for approximately 10-15 minutes. Magic will happen while you are waiting.

After 15 minutes or so, the sourdough tortillas will become flexible. I always make quesadillas with shells. Having them already lukewarm makes it easier to put them back on the hot griddle for light steam. Warm the tortillas, add cheese and meat only to half, fold over and seal shut to flip over.

Add-Ons for Sourdough Tortillas

• Smoked meat (see our whole post on that Smoked Steak and Chicken Salad)
• Cheese
• Sauerkraut
• Corn Chow Chow Relish (the post can be found Corn Chow Chow Relish)
• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Onions
• Tomatoes
• Salsa

Want to know the benefits of cooking with cast iron from America’s Test Kitchen? Cast iron is the only tool I have ever made tortillas in.

How to Store Tortillas

You may store homemade sourdough tortillas on the counter for a few days ensuring they are in a container that will keep the air out.

If the tortillas are not eaten within 2 days, they should be placed in the refrigerator with a tight cover. I suggest keeping them in a clean towel and a tight-fitting bowl to keep any odors from absorbing into the tortilla.

How to Make Air-Fryer SourdoughTortilla Chips

Sourdough tortilla leftovers? Not sure what to do with them all? Try making tortilla chips in an air-fryer! It’s so easy, just follow these simple steps below!

1. Use a pizza cutter or knife and slice into wedges
2. Use a cookie cutter and make little rounds of chips
3. Spray each side with an organic coconut oil cooking spray (of a choice of your own choosing)
4. Sprinkle each side with sea salt, or other seasonings
5. You may need to lightly spray your fryer basket (I use the rotating basket, no need to)
6. Place the tortilla chips into the fryer, a single layer is required
7. The temperature should be 350
8. Air-fry for 4-8 minutes, if not using a rotating basket, flip halfway through

ENJOY!

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