Dumpling Press set

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various ideas for the round dumpling presses
4 different sizes

The bottom of the dumpling maker is hollow with a slight edge. This will enable you to cut out uniform sized dough rounds that will fit perfectly onto the top of the dumpling maker.

Roll dough to approix. 1/16" to 1/8" thick. (like piecrust)

After cutting dough with bottom edge, carefully place onto the top and pat into the hollow and onto the teeth.

Fill center with 1-3 tea. filling for small presses
2-4 Tbsp. for large presses

Moisten edges of dough with water using small brush or fingers so that dough sticks together. Press dumpling maker together with light pressure to seal.

Carefully place dumpling on geased baking sheet and bake in 400 - 450 degree oven for approx. 20 minutes or unti crust is lightly browned.

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Ingredients

  • Basic dough:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2/3 cups water
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 tea. salt
  • CHEESE CALZONES
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1/8 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1 1/2 tea. Italian seasonings
  • pepper to taste
  • MUSHROOM & POTATO TURNOVERS
  • 3 tea. butter
  • 1 cuop cooked potatoes, cubed
  • 1/2 tea. paprika
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • pepper to taste
  • gravied, deviled or creamed meats
  • pountry and fishes
  • cheeses
  • fruit fillings

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare dough.
In a large bowl, mix all filling ingredients.

Roll dough out very thinly (1/16") with a rolling pin and using the bottom of the large dumpling press, cut out circles of dough.

Pat dough into hollow of dumpling maker and onto the teeth. Place filling in the center of the dough. Press dumpling maker halves together with light pressure to seal well. Do not overfill.

Puncture dough with a fork a few times.

Bake in a 450 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.

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