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How To Make Dumpling Dough Recipe

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This recipe provides a simple and easy method to make soft, pliable dumpling dough from scratch using basic ingredients. The dough is kneaded to smoothness and rested to develop elasticity, then portioned and rolled into perfect dumpling wrappers with a thicker center and thinner edges, ideal for folding and cooking various types of dumplings.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour (about 9 oz)
  • 1/2 cup water (room temperature)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Corn starch for dusting

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and salt into a bowl. Mix well with a spatula to evenly distribute the salt throughout the flour.
  2. Add Water Gradually: Slowly add the water bit by bit while mixing everything with the spatula. Continue mixing until you get a shaggy dough that starts to come together.
  3. Knead the Dough: Bring the dough together with your hand and place it on a clean working surface. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  4. Rest the Dough: Place the kneaded dough back into the bowl, cover it tightly with cling film, and let it rest for 1 hour. This resting period helps the gluten relax and makes the dough easier to work with.
  5. Portion the Dough: After resting, place the dough back on the working surface. Use your fingers to make a 1-inch thick ring in the center by gently poking and squeezing the dough.
  6. Cut into Pieces: Cut the dough ring into 2 pieces, then cut each piece into 4, and each of those into 3, resulting in 24 small dough pieces.
  7. Prepare Dough Pieces: Sprinkle the pieces with corn starch to prevent sticking, then cover with cling film to keep them from drying out. Dust the working surface with corn starch as well.
  8. Roll the Wrappers: Take one piece of dough and press it flat with your hand. Roll it into a 2-inch disc with a rolling pin. Roll only about one-third of the way in, then rotate the disc and repeat. This rolling technique creates a thinner edge and thicker center to ensure even cooking and proper pleating.
  9. Ready to Use: Your dumpling wrappers are now ready to be filled and cooked according to your recipe.

Notes

  • Kneading the dough well is essential for smooth and elastic wrappers that are easy to pleat.
  • Resting the dough allows the gluten to relax, making rolling easier and preventing shrinkage during cooking.
  • Using corn starch to dust helps prevent sticking without making the dough too dry.
  • Rolling with a thinner edge and thicker center ensures the dumplings cook evenly and the edges pleat nicely.
  • Always cover dough pieces with cling film when not rolling to avoid drying out.

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