Homemade Dumpling Wrappers

Author Notes

Nothing beats homemade dumpling skins. They are thick, chewy, and incredibly easy to make. —Betty

Test Kitchen Notes

Whenever you start reaching for the store-bought wrappers or are about to pick up the phone to order takeout, you should take a look at this homemade dumpling wrapper recipe—you may change your mind, figure you have the ingredients already, so might as well make dumplings at home! A fun project for any time of the year, but especially when family and friends are stuck at home during the long winter months, it's a wonderful time of year to have a dumpling party. This recipe is designed to make enough dough for 30 wrappers, but depending on the number of folks you're serving, you can easily change the ratios to however many you'd like. Fill them with as many creative fillings as you can come up with, then boil them to cook through; you'll know they're done when they start to float.

All this recipe requires is flour, salt, and water, that's it. After bringing the water to a boil, simply stream it into the dry ingredients, then let cool a bit and knead the dough with your hands. As the recipe indicates, use your instincts here; you'll be able to tell when your dough reaches that perfect, smooth consistency. Letting it rest for about 30 minutes makes it a lot easier to handle and is well worth the extra, off-hands prep time. Roll the dough between your palms, then press into a circular shape. No fancy equipment or ingredients required to pull this one off, and you'll have all your family and friends involved in making them. —The Editors