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Einkorn Tortillas – Using Sourdough Starter
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My einkorn tortillas are the perfect combination of fluffy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. They fold perfectly into tacos or wraps for whatever you want to fill them with. Using only simple ingredients these tortillas can be frozen for later, or eaten right away. They are easily digestible because of the ancient grain, einkorn, and they’re long fermented for even more health benefits.
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einkorn tortillas supplies
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- stand mixer with dough hook attachment (optional but so nice)
- Rolling Pin
- Glass or ceramic bowl
- Kitchen scale
- Dough scraper (optional but nice)
- Cast Iron Skillet
Einkorn tortillas ingredients
The best part about this einkorn tortilla recipe is that it uses the most basic ingredients which I’m sure you already have on hand! Water, sourdough starter, all-purpose einkorn flour, sea salt, and ghee!
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Homemade Einkorn Tortillas Process
My favorite recipes are the ones where you just toss everything in the bowl and mix – this is that recipe!
Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment and knead for about 5 minutes until a soft and smooth dough is formed.
Transfer the dough to a glass or ceramic bowl covered with a tea towel and ferment for 12-24 hours. Make sure you don’t let the dough ferment in a metal bowl as this could compromise the fermentation process.
Place your dough on a lightly floured counter and divide it into about 8 equal pieces.
Make a ball with each piece and then use a rolling pin to roll out into 1/4 inch thick circles.
Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and fry the tortillas for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn spotty brown on that side.
Best served immediately. Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for about a month.
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How to store einkorn tortillas
If you want to store these einkorn tortillas for later you absolutely can! Of course, anything is best when served fresh and warm, but the second-best is when you don’t have to make them again!
Einkorn tortilla fridge storage
To store your einkorn tortillas in the fridge, simply place them in an airtight container or bag and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, remove from container, place in a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through.
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Einkorn tortillas freezer storage
To store your einkorn tortillas in the freezer, just place the tortillas in a plastic bag (separating each with parchment paper) and store them in the freezer for up to one month. To reheat, remove the bag from the freezer and let thaw on the counter for a couple of hours then heat in medium-low cast iron until warmed through.
Einkorn tortillas tips
- Use hot water! The heat from the water will totally change the texture of these einkorn sourdough tortillas. If the water isn’t hot enough they will crumble like a cookie. Don’t heat it above 120 degrees though or you’ll kill the yeast.
- Don’t skip the resting time. You can skip the long-ferment, but you’ll need to at least let the dough rest for a couple hours so the texture of your einkorn tortillas turns out right.
- The cast iron skillet is a total game-changer. Cast-iron makes these tortillas perfectly crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside.
What to use einkorn tortillas for
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Deli wraps
- Philly cheesesteaks
- Eggs and bacon (or another kind of breakfast burrito combo)
- Peaches and cream
- Strawberries and cream
- Quesadillas
- Thai chicken wraps
- Chicken Caesar wraps
Benefits of Einkorn Flour
Einkorn is the most ancient grain – and the only type of wheat that has not been touched by modern hybridization. Basically, this means that einkorn is exactly the same as it was thousands of years ago. Because of this, einkorn flour is very easily digestible. Even gluten-intolerant can sometimes tolerate einkorn flour (not celiac).
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- Stand mixer
- Dough scraper (optional but nice)
- Rolling Pin
- Glass or ceramic bowl
- Kitchen scale
- Boos Block Butcher Block
- 12 inch Cast Iron Skillet
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Einkorn tortillas faq
Einkorn in itself isn’t sourdough, but it is a wheat that can be soured and made into sourdough foods.
Yes, einkorn flour can be used for sourdough.
You can either start a sourdough starter using einkorn flour by making one from scratch and only using einkorn flour to feed it. Or you can transition your current sourdough starter to einkorn by starting to feed it with einkorn flour. Eventually, your starter will be completely fed with einkorn flour.
Einkorn wheat is rich, nutty, and buttery.
Although einkorn flour is a wheat so it does have gluten, it is a very simple and low-gluten grain.
Some people who are gluten-free can tolerate einkorn flour. Those with celiac cannot, but if there is a milk gluten sensitivity you may be able to tolerate einkorn.
No, in fact, einkorn can even have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Einkorn is much easier to digest than other forms of wheat, yes.
No, einkorn flour is the only wheat that has not been touched by modern hybridization.
The secret to making tortillas is using good quality flour and warm water to make the dough. Then, let the dough rest to let the gluten develop.
Yes, making your own tortillas is much cheaper than store-bought. There are only a few very basic ingredients to make your own tortillas and you probably already have them in your pantry.
Lard is the reason flour tortillas have their rich flavor and airy texture. However, you could use ghee, butter, or oil as well.
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Einkorn Tortillas Using Sourdough Starter
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fit with the dough hook attachment and knead for about 5 minutes until a soft and smooth dough is formed
- Transfer the dough to a glass or ceramic bowl covered with a tea towle and ferment for 12-24 hours.
- Place your dough on a lightly floured counter and divide into 8 equal pieces.
- Make a ball with each piece and then use a rolling pin to roll out into 1/4 inch thick circles.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and fry the tortillas for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn spotty brown on that side.
- Best served immediately. Can be stored in airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for about a month.
Notes
- For the long-ferment make sure you don’t leave the dough in the KitchenAid stainless bowl – transfer the dough to a glass or ceramic bowl. Metal could compromise the fermentation process.
- Since this recipe uses einkorn flour, you’re able to get away with a shorter fermentation time.
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