Mary’s Runzas

Makes 6 runzas

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Ingredients

Filling:

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 cup sauerkraut

• 1 cup cheddar cheese

Dough:

• 1 package (7 grams) of dry active yeast

• ¼ cup warm water

• 1 stick butter

• 1 cup milk

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 4 cups flour

• 1 egg

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1. Preheat oven to 400º F. Grease a large baking sheet.

2. Mix the yeast and water and set aside.

3. Heat the butter, milk, and sugar in a saucepan until warm. Slowly mix in to flour in a large bowl. Add in the egg and then the yeast mixture.

4. Drop onto floured surface and knead just a little bit if needed to fully mix all ingredients. Divide dough into 6 pieces of dough. Roll each piece of dough into a 5-inch circle or so.

5. Sauté the onion with a little butter or oil and add in the hamburger meat. When cooked, mix with the sauerkraut and cheese, or layer each ingredient separately when filling.

6. Place filling in center of dough and pinch closed. Cook for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Alternative fillings:

Shredded chicken, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, tomato chunks or sauce, zucchini, mushrooms