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Homemade Dumpling Wrappers (饺子皮) Recipe

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Learn to make homemade dumpling wrappers with this simple recipe using just flour and water. These thin, tender wrappers are perfect for wrapping your favorite fillings, yielding about 30 wrappers. The dough requires resting time to achieve the ideal softness, and the process includes step-by-step instructions to roll out perfectly thin discs ready for use or freezing.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 250 g all-purpose flour (about 2 cups, plus some for dusting)
  • 130 ml water (1/2 cup + 2 tsp)

Instructions

  1. Mix Flour and Water: Gradually add the water to the flour while gently mixing with chopsticks or a spatula until no loose flour remains. Then combine and knead the dough by hand to bring it together.
  2. Initial Rest: Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Then knead it again until smooth and elastic.
  3. Second Rest: Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 30-60 minutes until it becomes soft and pliable, described as “as soft as an earlobe” in Chinese cooking terms.
  4. Divide Dough: Form the rested dough into a loop and divide it into four equal parts. Keep the unused parts covered to prevent drying.
  5. Form Dough Rope and Cut Sections: Roll one part into a rope shape and cut it into 7-8 equal pieces.
  6. Shape Wrappers: Press each piece into a small disc with your palm, then use a rolling pin to flatten it into a thin round wrapper. Dust with flour as needed to prevent sticking.
  7. Use or Store: Use the fresh dumpling wrappers immediately for your recipe. To store, sprinkle extra flour between each wrapper, stack them, and place in an airtight plastic bag. Freeze, and defrost in the fridge when ready to use.

Notes

  • The water quantity can vary slightly depending on flour absorption; add gradually to achieve the right dough consistency.
  • Resting the dough is key to making it soft and easier to roll out.
  • Dust the surface and rolling pin with flour to prevent sticking while rolling out the wrappers.
  • Freezing wrappers with flour between each layer prevents them from sticking together.
  • Defrost frozen wrappers in the refrigerator for best texture before use.

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