🥟 Chinese Dumpling Dough (Soft, Stretchy & Ready to Fill)

Description

This simple dumpling dough is the heart of so many beloved dishes — potstickers, boiled dumplings, steamed buns. Just flour, water, and patience turn into silky wrappers that stretch and seal like magic.

Ingredients

• 🌾 300 g all-purpose flour (2 ½ cups)
• 💧 160 ml warm water (⅔ cup)
• 🧂 ½ tsp salt
• 🌽 Cornstarch for dusting

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Slowly add warm water while stirring with chopsticks or a fork until shaggy dough forms.
2. 2️⃣ Knead: Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
3. 3️⃣ Shape: Cut dough into 2 pieces. Roll each into a log, then cut into 12–14 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin round (8–10 cm).
4. 4️⃣ Use immediately or stack with cornstarch-dusted parchment and cover until ready to fill.

Total Time

🛠️ Prep: 20 min
🕒 Rest: 30 min
🔥 Total: 50 min

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