Hot Water Dough

Directions

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   {"0":"1. To make the dough, bring the water to a boil. In a large stainless-steel bowl, combine the flour and salt.","1":"2. Slowly add the boiling water in 1\/4-cup increments, mixing with chopsticks until a ball is formed and the dough is no longer too hot to handle. All the water may not be needed.","2":"3. Knead the dough on a floured work surface until it becomes smooth and elastic, 15 to 20 minutes.","3":"4. Form the dough into a ball, return it to the bowl, and cover it with a damp cloth. Allow the dough to rest for 1 hour.","6":"To form the wrappers:","7":"1. Add more flour to the work surface. Divide the dough in half.","8":"2. Shape one portion into a log and roll it back and forth under your palms to make a thin sausage shape measuring about 1 inch in diameter. Cut into 1\/2-inch pieces.","9":"3. One by one, stand each piece on end, flatten the piece with your palm, and roll out to form a circular wrapper about 3 inches in diameter and 1\/16 of an inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough."}