Homemade Wonton Wrappers

Ditch the pre-made wrappers and create your own fresh wonton wrappers at home.

What Goes Into Wonton Wrappers?

You’ll only need four simple ingredients to make these homemade wonton wrappers from scratch.

• Egg: An egg keeps the wontons soft and helps bind the dough together. 
• Water: You’ll need ⅓ cup water. If the mixture is too dry, add more by the tablespoon. 
• Flour: All-purpose flour gives the wonton wrappers structure.  
• Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor of the wonton wrappers. 

How to Prepare Wonton Wrappers

The complete, step-by-step instructions are below, but here’s a quick summary of what to expect when making wonton wrappers:

1. Whisk the egg, then mix in the water.
2. In a bowl, combine the flour and salt, make a well in the center, and pour in the egg mixture.
3. Stir together, adding more water if the dough feels too dry, until you have a smooth and pliable dough.
4. Knead the dough until it becomes elastic, then divide into two balls.
5. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes under a damp cloth.
6. Cut each ball into four pieces, then roll each piece into 10 squares.
7. Cut each square into nine smaller squares, yielding 72 wonton wrappers.

Ideas for Using Wonton Wrappers

Community Tips and Praise for Dinogo

“This recipe is amazing,” shares DJ Brewmaster. “I can't find wonton wrappers in my area, so this recipe is my go-to. I pair it with Chef John's potsticker recipe, and they always come out perfect.”

“I rolled the dough, sliced it into strips, and fried them to make egg drop soup,” says Marie Burgamy. “They turned out perfect! It only took a few minutes to prepare, and they were so easy to make. I’ll definitely keep this recipe for the future!”

Contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients Needed

• 1 large egg

• ⅓ cup water, or more as needed

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare all your ingredients before you begin.

Whisk the egg in a medium bowl, then stir in 1/3 cup of water.

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and gradually pour in the egg and water mixture.

Stir thoroughly. If the mixture feels too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time until a soft, workable dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Divide the dough into two equal balls. Cover them with a damp cloth and let rest for at least 10 minutes.

Cut each dough ball into four even portions.

Roll each piece into 10 1/2x10 1/2-inch squares. Then slice each square into nine 3 1/2x3 1/2-inch squares, yielding 72 wonton wrappers. These are ready for any wonton recipe.

Nutritional Information (per serving)