How to freeze homemade dumplings in the refrigerator without breaking

Many young people like to cook their own food on Saturdays and Sundays. Because they are busy at work, they don’t have time to prepare their favorite food, so they can only reward their stomachs on Saturdays and Sundays. Dumplings are very popular in northern China. Many people like to make more dumplings and put them in the refrigerator. But how can you freeze the dumplings you made in the refrigerator without them breaking? Let's find out together.

1. How to store freshly made dumplings in the refrigerator

Don’t rush to put freshly made dumplings directly into the refrigerator. In particular, the leather you rub yourself has a slightly higher water content and is more likely to stick. Don’t rush to put it in the freezer after wrapping.

After the dumpling skin has dried a little, sprinkle some flour on it, put plastic wrap on the freezer drawer, lay the dumplings flat on it, and stack them neatly and at intervals. Put only one layer in the freezer, do not stack them, and freeze them raw in the refrigerator until frozen, which takes about half an hour. Freeze the dumpling skin at low temperature until it hardens. Once frozen, take it out of the freezer. Freeze them solid and then put them in bags so they won't stick together. Remember to grasp the timing, otherwise it will freeze and crack.

Finally, put the frozen dumplings in a plastic bag or container, sprinkle some dry flour and mix well, seal the plastic bag or container to prevent air from entering, and then store it in the freezer of the refrigerator. Sprinkle some dry flour, mix well and put it in the freezer. It will not completely absorb the moisture. Its main function is to prevent the noodles from sticking together and there is no need to sprinkle other noodles.

2. Sprinkle dry flour in moderation

If there is too much flour on the dumplings, they will be difficult to cook and will easily stick to the pan. So you should also add enough flour before putting it in the refrigerator. Just sprinkle a light layer.

3. Why do dumplings crack when placed in the freezer?

1. The problem of leather. Maybe you didn’t knead the dough soft enough. You need to let it rest for a while longer after kneading it.

2. There is too much filling and too much water. When the water freezes, its volume expands and the skin may crack. As things expand when heated and contract when cooled, if they are wrapped too tightly with no room for shrinkage, they will of course crack.

3. This may be caused by the dumplings being frozen "naked" for too long. If they are frozen naked for too long, they will lose a lot of water and thus crack. It is recommended that you put the dumplings you made into the freezer for about half an hour. When the dumpling skin becomes a little hard, quickly put it in a plastic bag and the problem of cracking will be solved.

4. The refrigerator temperature should not be too low, and the dumplings should not be stored for too long.