Dumpling Wrappers (China)
Dumplings made with fresh, homemade wrappers are twice as delicious as the ones made with store bought wrappers. The process takes a little time, especially at first, but after a while you really get the hang of it.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cups boiling water
Equipment you’ll need
measuring cup
rolling pin
mixing bowl and spoon
knife
1. Combine the flour and water in a mixing bowl. Stir until the flour forms shaggy clumps of dough. Remember the dough will be hot from the boiling water. As it starts to cool, use your hands to gather it into a ball.
2. Knead the dough for 3 minutes, until smooth. Leave it to rest for 15 minutes in a plastic bag.
3. Divide dough in half. Take one half, leaving the other in the bag. Roll into a rope about 12 inches long. Cut rope into ¾ inch pieces. Each piece will shaped like a thick disc. Sprinkle them with flour and toss so the cut sides are lightly coated.
4. Take one disc, flatten it with your palm. Using a rolling pin, roll it into a 3 inch circle. To make the circle symmetrical, keep turning as you roll. Repeat this process with remaining discs, then move on to the second piece of dough. At the end, you should have about 30 wrappers.