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"Tortilla Chips" (Sourdough Discard)

Course: Side Dish, Snack
Author: Jenny Prior

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • Rolling Pizza Cutter or Large Knife
  • Flat Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 100 g discard 1/2 cup
  • 60 g all purpose flour whole wheat flour or a blend of white and wheat are great (1/3 cup)
  • 10-20 g melted butter or oil avocado oil has a great mild flavor, coconut oil or other vegetable oil will work (2-4 teaspoons)
  • 1/4 t. Salt
  • 1/4 t. Mexican Seasoning one that is only spices with no salt or low in salt
  • ​Extra oil or melted butter to brush on top
  • Salt to sprinkle on top

Instructions

  • Place a medium bowl on a food scale (see volume measurements in ingredient list).
  • Mix the ingredients together. (If making a larger batch, measure the amount of discarded sourdough starter first)
  • Optional: If you choose to ferment your dough for the best digestibility, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place two sheets of parchment paper on a flat work surface.
  • Place half the dough on each paper.
  • Use a rolling pin (I highly recommend a French tapered rolling pin) to roll out your dough until it is as very thin. If it thick enough to leave an indentation when you press a section with your finger, keep rolling.
  • Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the rolled dough into 2-inch rows across and 2-inch columns, place jagged scraps in with the unrolled dough. Cut diagonal lines through the squares to form triangle shapes.
  • Repeat with the other half of the dough (you can choose to leave the jagged edges if you don't mind some unevenly shaped chips and want to reduce food waste).
  • Carefully slide your parchment paper onto the flat sheet pan.
  • Optional: Brush the top of the dough with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle with salt. This helps the "chips" turn out more crisp and flavorful.
  • ​Bake 12-14 minutes until golden brown and crisp, watch them since they can burn easily. Place a bowl out to collect the chips when they have cooled. *Note: if any of the chips on the edge are browning too quickly, take out the pan and carefully sweep the done chips into the bowl and continue baking the rest.
  • Let chips cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 15 minutes. Then transfer them to the serving bowl.
  • Once cool, enjoy with some guacamole, salsa, or other favorite dips!