Runza

Ingredients

• Dough
• 4.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 packages yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• Filling
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 cups cabbage, chopped
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• For cheese runza: 12 slices cheese

Directions

1. Whisk together 1.5 cups flour, sugar, and test in a large mixing bowl
2. In a small saucepan combine milk, water, and butter. Heat until it reaches 120 degrees
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir lightly
4. Add the eggs
5. Add 3 cups of flour 1 cup at a time
6. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic
7. Place the dough in a greased bowl and allow it to rise for 1 hour
8. Cook the beef and onion until meat is cooked through
9. Drain the beef
10. Stir in the cabbage, salt, and pepper. Cook until cabbage is warm and slightly wilted
11. Once the dough is done rising punch it down and divide it into 12 portions.
12. One at a time, roll each piece into a rectangle (about 6x8 inches)
13. Put 1/2 cup filling into the center and place a slice of cheese on top.
14. Fold the dough over the filling. Seal and tuck the edges
15. Place onto a baking sheet
16. Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown