Flour tortillas
Flour tortillas are soft, pliable flatbreads made with baker's flour, baking powder, olive oil and warm water. The Thermomix mixes and kneads the dough in minutes, giving consistently smooth results. Ideal for wraps, tacos or quesadillas, these homemade tortillas stay flexible when warm and are far tastier than shop-bought versions.
About this recipe
Flour tortillas Thermomix TM7 style are the soft, foldable flatbreads that transform an ordinary evening into an easy Mexican-inspired weeknight dinner. With just baker's flour, salt, baking powder, light olive oil and warm water, this recipes approach proves that an all-in-one kitchen machine delivers bakery-quality results from five humble storecupboard ingredients. The TM7 mixing function blends the dough evenly from low to high speed, then the kneading mode develops the gluten so each tortilla puffs gently in the pan and stays flexible rather than brittle. That flexibility matters: a tortilla that cracks ruins a wrap, and precise, consistent kneading is exactly what prevents it. Serve them warm with chilli, fold them into quesadillas, or pack them into lunchboxes for the next day. Once you have tasted homemade tortillas with their fresh, subtly sweet flavour and tender chew, the packet version will never satisfy again. Making them yourself also means no preservatives, no plastic packaging and complete control over the salt content of your family's favourite wraps.
Preparation tips
- Divide the dough into equal portions before resting, using a kitchen scale or the TM7 bowl to portion evenly, so every tortilla cooks at the same rate and comes out the same size for uniform wraps.
- Let the shaped dough balls rest under a clean tea towel after the Thermomix has kneaded them; this relaxes the gluten in the baker's flour and makes rolling thin, round tortillas much easier.
- Cook each tortilla briefly in a dry, hot frying pan until light golden spots appear, then stack them on a plate under a towel so the steam keeps them soft and foldable for serving.
Recipe variations
- Wholemeal version: replace half of the baker's flour with wholemeal flour for a nuttier flavour and extra fibre; add a splash more warm water as wholemeal flour absorbs more liquid during mixing.
- Festive herb tortillas: stir finely chopped fresh coriander or a pinch of ground cumin into the dough after kneading for a fragrant variation that pairs beautifully with summer barbecue fillings.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs the baker's flour and warm water directly, guaranteeing perfectly balanced dough every time. [weighing]. [Time Savings]
- Even blending - The Thermomix mixes the olive oil, salt and baking powder evenly into the dough for consistent flavour in every tortilla. [mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free kneading - The TM7 kneads the tortilla dough automatically until smooth and elastic while you heat the frying pan. [kneading]. [Hands-Free]
- Fine grinding - The Thermomix grinds coarse sea salt to a fine powder so it disperses invisibly through the tortilla dough. [grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle warming - The TM7 warms the water to the ideal temperature for activating the dough, ensuring soft, pliable flatbreads. [heating]. [Temperature Control]
Ingredients
- baker's flour
- salt
- baking powder
- light olive oil
- warm water