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To prepare the dough in a food processor, put the flour in the work bowl.
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With the machine running, add 3/4 cup of water in a steady stream through the feed tube.
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As soon as all the water has been added, stop the machine and check the dough.
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It should look rough and feel soft but firm enough to hold its shape when pinched.
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If necessary, add water by the teaspoon or flour by the tablespoon.
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When satisfied, run the machine for another 5 to 10 seconds to further knead and form a ball around the blade.
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Avoid overworking the dough.
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Alternatively, make the dough by hand.
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Put a bowl atop a kitchen towel to prevent it from slipping while you work.
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Put the flour in the bowl and make a well in the center.
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Use a wooden spoon or bamboo rice paddle to stir the flour while you add 3/4 cup water in a steady stream.
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Aim to evenly moisten the flour.
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It is okay to pause to stir or add waterit is hard to simultaneously do both actions.
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When all the water has been added, you will have lots of lumpy bits.
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Knead the dough in the bowl (it is not terribly hot) to bring all the lumps into one mass; if the dough does not come together easily, add water by the teaspoon.
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Regardless of the mixing method, transfer the dough and any bits to a work surface; flour your work surface only if necessary, and then sparingly.
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Knead the dough (it is not hot) with the heel of your hand for about 30 seconds for machine-made dough, or about 2 minutes for handmade dough.
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The result should be nearly smooth and somewhat elastic; press on the dough; it should slowly bounce back, with a light impression of your finger remaining.
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Place the dough in a zip-top plastic bag and seal tightly closed, expelling excess air.
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Set aside to rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours.
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The dough will steam up the plastic bag and become earlobe soft, which makes wrappers easy to work with.
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After resting, the dough can be used right away to form the wrappers.
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Or, refrigerate it overnight and returned it to room temperature before using.
