Runza (Meat Pies)
Note: Rhodes frozen rolls can be substituted for the Dough.
Just roll out thawed dough into 6-inch squares.
Dough
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 packages dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
Filling
1 pound lean ground meat
2 small onions, chopped
4 cups chopped cabbage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
In a large bowl, place 1 3/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
Heat milk, water and shortening to 120 degrees.
Pour over flour mixture; add the eggs.
Beat with an electric mixer on low until blended.
Beat 3 additional minutes on high.
Stir in remaining flour; knead until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, brown beef and onions in a skillet.
Add the cabbage, salt and pepper; cook until cabbage is wilted.
Punch dough down; roll into 12 (6-inch) squares.
Top each square with 1/3 cup meat mixture.
Fold into triangles.
Pinch edges tightly to seal and place on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve hot.
Yield: 12 servings.
