EASIEST Recipe for Dumpling Dough- 3 Ingredients (2024)

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Quite possibly the easiest recipe for dumpling dough done in 5 minutes! We show you how quick it is to make dumpling dough at home with only 3 ingredients. Enjoy take-out style Asian dumplings anytime. You'll never go back to packaged once you have made our homemade potsticker wrappers.

About The Dough for Asian Dumplings

This easy Asian potsticker dough recipe comes together so fast with minimal ingredients. This dumpling dough is going to take your homemade potstickers over the top, there is nothing like the tenderness of homemade dough. The process is easy and nothing like making pie crust, so don't be intimidated! I can be wordy in my instructions, it is actually very easy.

What is a Potsticker?

A potsticker is an Asian style dumpling that is either steamed, fried or both. The dough is usually stuffed with a mix of Chinese flavored meat and vegetables then served with a sauce for dipping. Typical flavor combinations include chicken, pork or shrimp with cabbage, carrot and green onion.

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Why Not Just Buy Potsticker Wrappers?

Well you can, but trust me, they aren't as good! A long time ago I decided to make most things from scratch going forward. Some gasp at the fact when I talk about it , but really it has made my life so much easier. Imagine having a craving, then all the ingredients to make Asian dumplings, except the wrappers? Instead, I keep basic ingredients on hand and can whip up almost anything I need in no time at all.
Not everything homemade has to take hours or make a huge mess. It is all about preparation. Have everything you need within reach and nothing you don't! Less clutter, more room to work.

What Should I Stuff My Homemade Potstickers With?

Traditionally, you will find a pork filling in most dumplings. This recipe for dumpling dough is versatile and works well with any flavor profile you choose. We have an amazing recipe we used this homemade dumpling dough for, check that out here after! Sweet and Spicy Asian Pot-Stickers Tip: Whatever filling you use, make sure excess liquid is removed before wrapping so the wrappers don't get soggy before they are cooked.

Recipe Ingredients for Dumpling Dough

  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Boiling Water
  • Oil (optional, helps to soften the dough)

Directions for How To Make Homemade Potsticker Dough

  1. Start by adding 2 cups flour and ¼ teaspoon salt to a bowl. Slowly pour in ¾ c boiling water. Mix.
  2. Mix in the flour and press the dough into the bowl.
  3. Use the press, push and fold method for kneading the dough right in the bowl. Less mess.
  4. Flatten the dough out into the bowl and drizzle about 1 tablespoon of oil over it (your choice, we use Olive Oil), continue to press and fold the dough to work in the oil.
  5. Shape the dough into a ball, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest for 1 hour. RESTING IS NECESSARY to ensure dumplings hold together, however you may be able to push it to 30 minutes.
  6. After the hour is up, roll the dough out to ¼" on a hard flat surface lightly dusted with flour.
  7. Cut with square or circle cutter.

Store the cut potsticker wrappers in an air tight container or zip top bag, keep refrigerated.The homemade dumpling dough can even be fried in oil and used like wontons! Fill them with crab rangoon filling, etc. There are many uses.

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More Asian Inspired Recipes

  • For this recipe, you can follow my recipe for a great filling that works wonderfully in this dough.
  • If you are following a low carb lifestyle, then my Keto Asian Glazed Shrimp with Bok Choy is packed with flavor without guilt.
  • For those who are a fan of Asian noodles, you must check out these "Slurp Worthy" Noodle Bowl Recipes.

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How To Make our Dumpling Dough

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Yield: 12 Potstickers

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Our quick and easy process for making Asian potsticker dough in 5 minutes, plus a video collage to give you a more visual idea of how easy this is!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ cup Boiling Water

Instructions

  1. Add 2 cups flour and ¼ teaspoon salt to a bowl. Slowly pour in ¾ c boiling water. Mix well.
  2. Once the flour is mixed in, firmly press down on the mixture to get it to stick together.
  3. Work the dough until it comes to together and is no longer crumbly. This will take a minute or two.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest for about 10 minutes.
  5. Roll out to about ¼" thick, cut with round cutter, fill.
  6. See our Easy Pork Potsticker post for a delicious recipe!
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 180

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FAQs

What are the 3 main ways to cook dumplings? ›

Dumplings can be steamed (zhēngjiǎo, 蒸饺), pan-fried (jiānjiǎo, 煎饺), or boiled (shuǐjiǎo, 水饺, literal translation: water dumpling). They are then served with a dipping sauce, like Chinese black vinegar or our favorite dumpling sauce recipe. They can also be eaten with hot pot meals or served in soup!

What are the three components of dumplings? ›

Everything you need to know about dumplings!
  • What are dumplings made of? The dumpling dough is made of three main ingredients: flour, water and salt. ...
  • A Round Up: What is a dumpling made of? - Flour. ...
  • Can you freeze dumplings? ...
  • What fillings can I use in my dumplings? ...
  • Some recommended dumpling fillings:

What is dumpling batter made of? ›

Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in milk and mix until a batter forms that is thick enough to be scooped with a spoon. Allow batter to rest for 3 to 5 minutes.

What is dumpling mix made of? ›

INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Palm Oil, Raising Agents (Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate), Sunflower Oil, Salt.

How are dumplings usually made? ›

Dumplings are most commonly formed from flour or meal bound with egg and then simmered in water or gravy stock until they take on a light cakey texture. Many recipes call for herbs, onions, grated cheese, or chopped meat to be rolled into the dough before cooking.

What kind of flour is best for dumplings? ›

all purpose flour – my favorite brand of flour is White Lily but any brand of all purpose flour will work here. baking powder – it's super important you make sure your baking powder is fresh. If it isn't the dumplings won't puff up at all.

What are cracker barrel dumplings made of? ›

The Cracker Barrel dumpling ingredients are very simple: just flour and buttermilk! The use of buttermilk adds a slight tang and a light, fluffy texture that you won't get with regular milk. The sauce, or broth, is a base of chicken stock, flavored with onions, carrots, and celery.

What is the American version of dumplings? ›

Originating in the Pennsylvania region the pierogies have been a staple in the city of Pittsburgh and all over western Pennsylvania. Pierogies are soft semicircular dumplings that are usually filled with potatoes or cheese. However, just like other dumplings, fillings are interchangeable depending on culture.

Is dumpling dough made of rice flour? ›

All you need are just a few simple ingredients to make these homemade dumpling wrappers too. For the standard dumpling dough, in fact, all that's required is just wheat flour, water, and salt. In comparison, the gluten-free dumplings are made with a combination of rice flour, tapioca flour, and psyllium husk powder.

What makes dumplings fall apart? ›

Homemade dumplings can fall apart for a number of different reasons, or any combination of them. Often they burst during cooking because they have too much filling for the amount of dough. Some doughs are too dry, so the dumplings won't stay sealed. Others can be too wet and sticky and end up tearing.

Can I use pizza dough for dumplings? ›

Pizza dough works great for making fluffy dumplings and even for the flatter, Southern-style variation. 8. Pigs in a Blanket: Pigs in a blanket is the name given to any type of mini hot dog or sausage wrapped in dough. Try it with pizza dough!

How many ways can you cook dumplings? ›

There are three basic ways: steaming, boiling, and steam-frying. There is also deep-frying or serving with a crispy lacy “skirt.”

What are the main types of dumplings? ›

Here are the seven main types of Chinese dumplings:
  • Siu Mai. Pronunciation - Shoo my. ...
  • Jiaozi. Pronunciation - Jow zee. ...
  • Xiao Long Bao. Pronunciation - Shau Long Bao. ...
  • Har Gao. Pronunciation - ha-gaow. ...
  • Bao Zi. Bao Zi is the overall category of bun-shaped dumplings with thick dough wrapping with filling. ...
  • Wontons. ...
  • Sheng Jian Bao.

Do you boil or pan fry dumplings? ›

For Crispy Dumplings Use the Classic Steam-Fry

The steam-fry or potsticker technique is the classic method for Japanese gyoza or Chinese guo tie. Essentially, you fry the frozen dumplings, then add water to the pan and cover them to steam through, then fry them again once the water evaporates.

How do you cook dumplings all the way through? ›

Straight-fry/Oil Only

Stir with spoon, shake around (in a controlled way) and turn with chopsticks, flipping all dumplings on all three sides, browning equally. If frozen, add 1-2 minutes per dumpling side, in order to ensure cooked/heated all the way through. Once all dumplings nicely browned, remove from heat.

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