Homemade Potsticker Wrappers

These homemade potsticker/dumpling wrappers were easier to make than I thought they would be. They are made of just 2 ingredients, water and flour. They are easy to handle and hold up nicely to pan frying then steaming keeping a nice chewy texture and best of all holding all the filling in. Make them when you have the time. You'll be proud of your effort.

Homemade Potsticker Wrappers

(time 1 1/2 hours; 1/2 hour active, 1 hour inactive)

Ingredients (makes about 40-45 wrappers)

Dough

3 cups all purpose flour

1 1/8 cup water

Equipment

small rolling pin

kitchen scale

dough cutter/scraper or knife

Directions

Add the flour to a large mixing bowl. Slowly add the water and mix with a silicone spatula first. When you get a shaggy looking dough, start kneading by hand. Should take about 7-8 minutes. If the dough seems too wet, add one tablespoon of flour more at a time until incorporated. If it seems too dry, add one tablespoon of water at a time. Dough should be smooth and not sticky. Place in a bowl and cover. Let rest for 1 hour covered.

After one hour take the dough out and knead a few times on a lightly floured surface. Shape into a ball and poke your thumb through the middle. Stretch and shape it into a large ring. Cut the ring and roll into an even log about 2" in diameter. Cut in half and cover one half with a damp paper towel. Cut first long into about 20-22 pieces about 15 g each. Lightly dust with flour to prevent them from sticking to each other. Repeat with other log and cover all pieces under damp paper towel.

Working with one piece at a time place a piece of dough on a lightly floured work surface. Lightly flour your rolling pin and firmly roll the dough into a round about 3" in diameter and 2 mm thick. Repeat with all of the dough pieces. Cover with a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out. Now they are ready to fill and cook. Browse the Mix and Match section for savory fillings.