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Dough for dumplings

4 servings

15 minutes

Dough for dumplings is the base for one of the most beloved dishes of Russian cuisine. Its tender, elastic structure allows dumplings to maintain their shape and perfectly pair with various fillings—from sweet cottage cheese to fragrant potatoes with mushrooms. Using boiling water in the kneading process makes the dough softer and easier to work with, while adding butter and sour cream gives it a light silkiness. Historically, dumplings came into Russian cuisine from Ukrainian tradition but quickly gained popularity in many regions. This dish has become not only a symbol of home comfort but also an important part of culinary heritage. The prepared dough is easy to store in the refrigerator, and its versatility allows for experimentation with diverse fillings, creating new variations of the classic dish.

Energy value per serving
CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates
541
kcal
11.9g
grams
13.7g
grams
94.1g
grams
Ingredients
4servings
Boiling water
200 
ml
Butter
50 
g
Sour cream
50 
g
Salt
0.5 
tsp
Wheat flour
500 
g
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Prepare all the ingredients.

  • 2

    Sift the flour into the mixer bowl.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Wheat flour500 g
  • 3

    Add softened butter, sour cream, and salt to the flour.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Butter50 g
    2. Sour cream50 g
    3. Salt0.5 teaspoon
  • 4

    Mix until crumbs form.

  • 5

    Pour boiling water and immediately start mixing. The dough should come together into a ball without leftovers. If there are crumbs at the bottom of the bowl, add another 15-20 ml of boiling water and mix them in.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Boiling water200 ml
  • 6

    Once the dough comes together, continue kneading it on the table until it is smooth and uniform.

  • 7

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and leave it at room temperature for half an hour.

  • 8

    Dough for dumplings can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. When the time comes, simply roll out the dough, cut it into circles, and shape dumplings with your favorite filling.

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