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Dumpling Wrappers

January 21, 2017 93 Comments

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Dumplings are the most symbolized Chinese food for Chinese New Year. We have ample access to machine made store-bought dumpling wrappers. But making your own dumpling wrappers at home is a quite rewarding family activities during the holiday. So I make this separate post to introduce every details about how to make perfect dumpling wrappers at home.

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From a bottle of home fermented doubanjiang from broad beans to a small batch of red oil wonton using my handmade wonton wrappers  and a plate of beef chow mein with my own egg noodles , I always love to make things from scratch. Access to store bought wrappers make the process of serving yourself a plate of dumplings much quicker and easier. When time is sufficient, you should never miss the process of making your own wrappers from scratch. The handmade dumpling wrappers have a thicker center and thiner edges, which is so much better than store-bought version.  With a stand mixer, making the dough has been extremely simple and free of effort.

Ingredients for a basic Dumpling wrapper dough

  • 420g all-purpose flour {(unsifted, dip and sweep) 3 cups} + more for dusting
  • 210ml water + 10ml for adjusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (2g)

Steps to make homemade dumpling wrappers

In a stand mixer, mix salt with flour and then add water. Then use hook to knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth.

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Shape to a round ball, covered and set aside to rest for 15 minutes. Then re-knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until hardened again. Continue resting for 1 hour or longer time. Longer resting time makes the dough softer and easy to handle but the wrappers will be less elastic. 

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Shape it into a large circle. Cut the circle in halves and shape each half into a long log around 3cm in diameter.

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Then divide the long log into small dumpling dough pieces (each around 10g).

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Dust each of them so they will not stick together.

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Before rolling out your dumpling wrappers, dust your working surface again. Take one piece of dough and press it to a round disc. Hold the wrapper with your left hand and hold the rolling pin with right hand. Rotate the wrapper when moving your rolling pin. Repeat the process, rotate the wrapper-roll and rotate the wrapper-roll. The wrappers will have thicker center and thinner edges naturally. The wrapper should be around 8cm to 10cm in diameter. I have made a video previously where you can see the process.

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Dumpling wrappers| Chinasichuanfood.com

Dumpling wrappers| Chinasichuanfood.com

Dumpling wrappers| Chinasichuanfood.com

This process might be quite difficult at the very beginning. Just keep trying. You will end up with perfect homemade dumpling wrappers. Do a small batch (3-5 wrappers for beginners) and wrap them firstly, (you can check how to fold dumplings if need more help.) otherwise the wrapper dries out quickly. The best working process is to get assistant to help assembling the dumplings.

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Note 1: why some recipe calls for hot water.

We usually use cold water to make dumpling wrappers for water boiled dumplings. If you want to make steamed dumplings or pot stickers, you can use just boiled hot water.

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How to keep the wrappers: should I fridge or freeze them

If you have leftover dumpling wrappers, slightly dust each of them and then freeze in air-tight bag. Next time before using, rest for around 30 minutes to 1 hour in room temperature until soften back.

Filling recommendations

  • Chive and pork
  • Roasted eggplants with coriander  (vegan friendly)
  • Shrimp and corn
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Dumpling Wrappers
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
3 hrs
 
Homemade dumpling wrappers for water boiled dumplings, steamed dumplings or pot-stickers
Course: staple
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Dumpling Wrapper
Servings: 60 Making around 60 dumpling wrappers
Calories: 25 kcal
Author: Elaine
Ingredients
  • 420 g all-purpose flour ,{unsifted, dip and sweep 3 cups} + more for dusting
  • 210 ml to 220ml water ,room temperature or just boiled hot water (note1)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt ,2g
Instructions
  1. Mix a small pinch of salt with flour, dig a hole in center and then stir the water in. Mix the flour with water with chop-stickers during the process so you can adjust the water amount if necessary. Then knead the dough for 8-10 minutes with a stand mixer or by hand until the dough is almost smooth. Cover and rest for 15 minutes. Then re-knead the dough for 2-3 minutes so we can get a very smooth dough. Cover and continue resting for 1 hour.
  2. Dig a small hole in the center of the ball. Shape it to a large circle round. Cut so we will end up a long log.
  3. Shape the log around 3cm in diameter. Divide the long log into small dumpling dough pieces (each around 10g). Dust each of them so they will not stick together.
  4. Before rolling out your dumpling wrappers, dust your working surface again. Take one piece of dough and press it to a round disc. Rotate the wrapper when moving your rolling pin. Repeat the process, rotate the wrapper-roll and rotate the wrapper-roll. The wrappers will have thicker center and thinner edges naturally. You can refer to this video for the process.
  5. This process might be quite difficult at the very beginning. Just keep trying. You will end up with perfect homemade dumpling wrappers.
Recipe Notes

Note1: We usually use cold water to make dumpling wrappers for water boiled dumplings. If you want to make steamed dumplings or pot stickers, you can use just boiled hot water.
Note2: If you have extra dumpling wrappers, slightly dust each of them and freeze in air-tight bag. Next time before assembling, rest for around 30 minutes to 1 hour in room temperature until soften back.

 

The Nutrition Facts is based on every single wrapper.

Nutrition Facts
Dumpling Wrappers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25
% Daily Value*
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 7mg0%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Calcium 1mg0%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Natalie says

    October 3, 2019 at 3:52 am

    5 stars
    I’m often left with extra wrappers and try to freeze them. But even if I dust with flour, they stick together and it seems like part of it is just from the weight of all the wrappers on top of each other (even if there’s not that many). Do you have any tips? Is it maybe that the mixture wasn’t made properly or with the right proportions? Or maybe my wrappers are too thin or too thick?

    It seems excessive to lay a parchment paper between each layer. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      October 4, 2019 at 9:02 am

      Natalie,
      The wrappers will be softened very quickly after rolling because of the resting of the gluten. If you want to freeze them, parchment paper or plastic wrapper can be a good choice. I do not have other tips for this problem. Usually I cook the extra wrappers, if homemade as noodles. But store bought wrappers can be frozen well.

      Reply
      • Deanna Wilson says

        October 25, 2020 at 9:26 pm

        Hi, could I use wax paper between each wrapper so they don’t stick?

        Reply
        • Elaine says

          October 26, 2020 at 10:33 am

          sounds a good idea.

          Reply
    • neha says

      September 7, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      So what i read on another site was basically that dusting them with flour won’t prevent them from sticking, since the dough will just absorb it.
      Instead, it is more ideal to dust them with some sort of starch, like potato or tapioca starch, before storing them.

      Reply
      • Elaine says

        September 14, 2020 at 8:29 am

        Neha,
        Flour can prevent them sticky together too. Potato starch or cornstarch has strong capacity and need a smaller amount.

        Reply
  2. Dave says

    November 6, 2019 at 7:45 am

    Hey Elaine,

    I’m going to try making these with a high gluten (bread) flour tonight with beef filling (my girlfriend doesn’t like pork unfortunately).

    This dough is similar to noodle dough right? Whenever I tried to make hand pulled noodles in the past, the dough was too hard to stretch and fell apart while pulling. When I watch people on youtube pull noodles, the dough almost looks liquid and very smooth. Is that just a water to flour ratio problem? Do I need to knead more? Increasing the resting time didn’t seem to have an effect. My ball of dough comes out smooth, but when I pull it it gets very dimple-y.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      November 6, 2019 at 8:01 pm

      Dave,
      If you use high gluten flour, slightly add a little bit more water and most importantly you need to rest for longer time and don’t over knead the dough before wrapping.

      Reply
    • tm says

      December 22, 2020 at 1:36 am

      you need too use an alkaline solution for that wild stretch. Peng hui but its impossible to find here, nutritional yeast works believe it or not, when blended into the flour but it still a nightmare to pull consistent noodles even when the dough is super stretchy, for me anyway. There’s info on serious eats about the nutritional yeast. its fun to try at least!

      Reply
  3. Lena says

    November 14, 2019 at 9:24 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe, thanks for sharing 😊👍🏼😋

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      November 17, 2019 at 8:55 am

      Thanks Lena.

      Reply
  4. Briana says

    December 28, 2019 at 7:39 am

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe. Worth the wait and work. Grocery store wrappers cannot compare. The recipe made about 50 wrappers for me but I made each wrapper with about 13 grams of dough.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      December 28, 2019 at 8:34 am

      Thanks Briana! Welcome to homemade dumpling world.

      Reply
  5. Nina Le-Currier says

    January 31, 2020 at 4:04 pm

    Thank you for this recipe! I was wondering if I could make this a head of time and store it for future use. If so, how do you recommend to store it and how long will it last in storage?

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      January 31, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Homemade wrappers can’t freeze well. You can make wrap the dumpling and freeze dumplings directly.

      Reply
  6. Mimi says

    March 26, 2020 at 11:49 am

    Can I use a gluten-free flour?

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      March 26, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Gluten free flour can’t create the same texture.

      Reply
  7. Christina says

    May 3, 2020 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe and it was fantastic. I had a tough time rolling out my dumplings but then I watched the video and it got a bit better. I had to use a round mug to have the right shape for my wrapper. It was my first time, so I’m sure I’ll get better with time. I love that you include instructions for the stand mixer, with my mixer the dough was smooth and easy to shape. This recipe is awesome!

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      May 5, 2020 at 7:35 am

      Once mastered, you will find the process is very pleasuring.

      Reply
  8. Rachel says

    May 28, 2020 at 12:51 am

    5 stars
    Easiest dumpling dough I’ve ever made! I’ve been searching for the perfect recipe and this is it. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      May 31, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      Thank you, Rachel. Now, enjoy dumplings, steamed dumplings and potstickers with family.

      Reply
  9. Ollie says

    July 4, 2020 at 8:37 am

    5 stars
    Hi Elaine, I don’t like cooking or should I say not good at it. Thank you for sharing your recipe and tips and technique, I was able to do this at home.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      July 5, 2020 at 8:29 am

      Thanks Ollie and welcome aboard! Homemade dumpling wrappers are so much better than store bought ones. Enjoy cooking!

      Reply
  10. Chanandler says

    October 1, 2020 at 7:02 am

    5 stars
    This is my go-to wrapper recipe. So fast, and works perfectly every time. Thank you Elaine!

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      October 3, 2020 at 8:06 am

      Thank you, Chanandler for trying and leaving me such a great comment. Happy me a happy day.

      Reply
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