Homemade classic dumplings

Dumplings are one of the most popular flavorful and hearty dishes. The most popular filling can safely be called meat. Molding tasty preparations can be a fun activity for the whole family, because they can be prepared in large quantities and frozen for the future. The classic dough for homemade dumplings is very tasty, although it is made from elementary products. With it, you do not need to get wise, you can knead with your hands or use a combine. The main thing is the correct ratio of the proportions of the ingredients.

The stuffing for classic homemade dumplings can be from any meat. The stuffing also does not need to add anything complicated. Of course, molding a tasty dish takes a lot of time, and sometimes you want to taste a flavorful dish. Then to the rescue will come to the dumplings “Syty Papa”, made from quality products and with love and so similar to homemade dumplings.

Ingredients for making homemade classic dumplings

Ingredients for the dough:

Ingredients for stuffing:

1. 500 g minced meat;
2. 2 small or 1 large onion;
3. a few sprigs of your favorite herbs (dill, parsley or cilantro);
4. 0.5 tsp. spices each: salt, ground black pepper, paprika, dried herbs.

Tips and clarifications before cooking:

1. It is better to use only wheat flour. It is from it that the best dough for classic homemade dumplings is obtained.
2. Stuffing is suitable for any kind of meat, you can also use different types, for example, pork and beef.
3. Spices can be used in any way that combines with meat. An excellent dried herbs will be thyme.
4. In the photo, the diameter of the circles from the cup with a neck of 8 cm. It turns out about 55 dumplings for the described amount of products.
5. Water is suitable for any cool water, even tap water.

Step-by-step preparation of the recipe for classic dumplings at home

1. First of all, it is necessary to knead the dough. Sift the flour into a deep bowl, or if you have a food processor, into its bowl. Pour in salt and mix.
2. Make a hollow in the flour, beat an egg, pour water. Lightly dust the top with flour.

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4. Start kneading the dough (3 of 7) on speed below medium. If you do not have a kitchen appliance, it is easy to knead the dough by hand.
5. Pour in the vegetable oil during the process.

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7. When all the ingredients are combined, take out the mass and knead with your hands until homogeneous and soft. The final dough is elastic, pliable and slightly sticky.

   

8. Wrap in food film or cover with a towel and leave to rest at room temperature for at least half an hour.

   

9. And now it's time for the recipe for minced meat for homemade classic dumplings. Transfer the meat to a bowl.
10. Peel and grate the onion on a fine grater.

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12. Finely chop the greens.

    

13. Mix all the ingredients for the filling until homogeneous. All the ingredients for classic homemade dumplings are ready, it's time to start molding.

    

14. Decide on a work surface and dust it well with flour.
15. Divide the dough into portions. Take one, put the rest under a towel again to prevent it from drying out.
16. Roll out a thin layer of dough, about 1 -1.5 mm.

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18. Cut out circles with a glass, remove the rest of the dough and roll it out again. Roll out the dough again until it is done.

    

19. In the center of the circle put the stuffing, you will need about 1 tsp with a slide. Do not worry if the dough shrinks slightly, it is elastic and can be stretched to cover all the filling.

    

20. Pinch the edges together and seal well. You can leave it in this shape.

    

21. If you wrap the edges to the center, you get a classic shape, as shown in the photo.

    

22. Place the pieces on a flat surface, also sprinkled with flour, so that they do not stick together. If there are a lot of dumplings or molding was for later, then before freezing sprinkle with flour, put them in a container and send them to the freezer. After forming all the dumplings, they can be boiled or fried, if desired.

    

23. Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil, salt to taste, you can use ready-made seasoning mix.
24. Throw the meat homemade dumplings into the boiling water.

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26. After floating and re-boiling, cook for about 6 minutes. The time may vary depending on the size, prescribed for 8 cm diameter circles.

Ready homemade dumplings are ready to serve. The aroma of the dish will awaken the appetite and gather everyone at the table. Serve with sour cream and broth. For flavor you can add a piece of butter and sprinkle lightly with herbs.