"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:26:57 -0800, "Paul M. Cook" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>> "notbob" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > I'm jonesing fer some potstickers and plan to make my own from
>> > scratch. This includes the dough, which I plan to roll out the
>> > classic way, with a small Asian rolling pin.
>> >
>> > Since I don't wanna spend $10-20 ona stick, I'm gonna make my own pin
>> > outta some hardwood dowls from the hardware store. Here's my
>> > question: What is the best diameter?
>> >
>> > I've seen everything from 3/4" to 1-1/4" dia, usually about 10"-12"
>> > long. Anyone have a recommendations on diameter?
>>
>>
>> I have been making potstickers for many years. The challenge is the
>> dough.
>> If you want to do classic pleats that will be your biggest challenge. So
>> I
>> would suggest rolling the dough out flat and using a cutting tool rather
>> than a rolling pin. Trust me, the rolling pin takes a lot of practice to
>> use. Your first time should be enjoyable so take it one step at a time.
>> Also, make them on the large size at first until you master the
>> technique.
>>
>>
> What is your dough recipe? I lost my recipe and directions (method) a
> long time ago - but as I recall, it was just flour and boiling water.


That's all there is to the dough, the boiling water is key. You can add a
little salt but that is not necessary as you do not want the dough to
conflict with the filling which is heavily seasoned. So you kind of want to
dough a bit bland, it works.





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