Flour Tortillas

ten, 6-inch tortillas

2½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
       plus more for dusting
1    teaspoon kosher salt
6    tablespoons vegetable shortening,
      room temperature
¾   cup warm water
     Canola oil for brushing

Nutritional information per tortilla:
Calories 190 (47% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 3g • fat 10g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 229mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 1g

1. Insert the universal blade into the work bowl of the Cuisinart® 7-Cup Food Processor. Add the
flour and salt and process to sift. Add the shortening and pulse until the shortening
is well coated with flour. With the unit running, slowly add the water through the feed tube.
Continue to process for 40 seconds to knead. The dough should be soft and smooth.
2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for another minute or two by
hand to soften some more.
3. Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces and shape into rounds. Loosely cover the rounds with
plastic wrap and let them sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Preheat a griddle over medium-high heat. Working with one dough ball at a time and keeping
the rest covered, roll the dough into a 6-inch circle, about ⅛ inch thick. Once the griddle is hot,
brush the surface with oil and place the dough on the griddle. Cook, turning the tortilla every
1½ to 2 minutes, until browned in spots and cooked through but still pliable. The dough will
puff as it cooks.
5. Remove the tortilla to a plate and cover with a damp paper towel or clean towel to keep warm.
Continue cooking the remaining tortillas in the same manner. Serve with desired accompaniments