How to Make Your Own Wonton Wrappers

Want to make crab ragoons but you don't want to run to the store to buy wonton wrappers? The solution is simple, do it yourself! The recipe is a simple one and the out come is impressive. Just about any egg roll recipe will do for the ingredients. The process is simple from there. Then just use in your favorite Chinese recipe.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Eggs
• Flour
• Milk
• Salt
• Butter
• 5 to 6 inch square container
• Rolling pin
• Large knife
• Mixing bowls

1. I like to use a basic old fashioned egg noodle recipe for my won tons:
   
   2 ½ Cups flour
   1 pinch salt
   ½ cup milk
   1 tablespoon butter

2. Beat the egg, milk and butter together, this works better if you warm the butter first.

3. In a large bowl stir together the flour and the salt. Add the beaten milk, egg and butter. Knead the dough until smooth. Let it sit in a covered bowl for about 15 minutes.

4. 
    
   Roll out the dough

   On a level, smooth, floured surface, roll it out as thin as you can.

5. 
    
   Cut into squares with a large knife.

   Cut into 12 inch squares.

6. 
    
   Roll it out again

   Roll out a square as thin as possible.

7. 
    
   Use the container like a cookie cutter.

   Use a square 5 to 6 inch container to score the dough, like a cookie cutter.

8. 
    

   Separate the squares.

9. 
    
   Roll out the squares again!

   Roll the squares out again, getting them as thin as possible.

10. 
     
    Cut into smaller aquares.

    Cut into smaller squares.

11. 
     
    The finished product.

    Use in your favorite Chinese recipe!

[gracehome]

on 10/11/2009 good