Runza’s

Originated in Russia.

According to Wikipedia, "A runza (also called a bierock, fleischkuche or Kraut Pirok) is a yeast dough bread pocket with a filling consisting of beef, pork, cabbage or sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings. They are baked in various shapes such as a half-moon, rectangle, round (bun), square, or triangle. In Nebraska, the runza is usually baked in a rectangular shape. The bierocks of Kansas, on the other hand, are generally baked in the shape of a bun."

Ingredients: Dough
2 c Warm Water
2 pkg Yeast
½ c Sugar
1 ½ tsp Salt
1 ea Egg
¼ c Margarine (melted and cooled)
3 c Flour
3 ½ c Flour, reserve

Directions:

1.  Beat together 1^st 7 ingredients

2. Stir in remaining flour.
3.Let rise 1 hr at room temp.

Ingredients: Filling
1 ½ lb Hamburger
½ c Chopped Onion
3 c Shredded Cabbage
½ c Water
1 ½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
3 dash Tabasco

Directions:
1. Brown Hamburger then add Onion till translucent.
2. Add remaining, cover and simmer 15-20 mins.
3.Let cool to touch.
4. Roll out dough into a rectangle ~ ¼ thick and cut into 16 squares.
5. Divide filling between squares.
6. Fold corners to center and seal edges (forming a 4 sided dome).
7. Bake 350° until golden brown, brush w/ margarine.