Runzas! Or Bierocks to some.

[radio]

I had not made these in a couple of years and found myself craving them. Basically ground beef, onion, cabbage and seasonings wrapped in sweet dough.
These can easily be bland and somewhat dry, so I have played with various ways to fix these and think this will be my go to recipe in the future. Instead of black pepper, I used lemon pepper and a bit of citrus seasoning I had on hand. I also made about cup and a half of broth from beef base, stirred it in at the end and added a flour and water slurry to thicken things up.

 

[SmokinAl]

I've never heard of those before, but they sure look delicious!
Very nicely done!!
Al

 

[tropics]

Radio what kind of dough is that,did you make it? LIKE
Richie

 

[radio]

I've never heard of those before, but they sure look delicious!
Very nicely done!!
Al

The original Hot Pocket!:D I have heard Runzas originated among the German immigrants in Russia. Many left there and came to America and settled in the upper Midwest, especially Nebraska. They were a staple food that required no refrigeration, so could be packed for lunches and long journeys. Many other folks simply called them Bierocks, but they all are basically the same. There are actually Runza restaurants and drive throughs in Nebraska

 

[radio]

Radio what kind of dough is that,did you make it? LIKE
Richie

Thanks, and yes, I made it from scratch. It is a sweet dough and made differently than most. Part of the flour is added to the eggs, shortening, sugar, yeast and milk, then the remaining flour is stirred in, then kneaded and let rise. after the filling is added, let rise again before baking

 

[tropics]

OK I have a Milk Bread that is done like that.Thanks
Richie

 

[radio]

OK I have a Milk Bread that is done like that.Thanks
Richie

I did a search and found a recipe almost identical to mine. I do use Splenda instaed of sugar and have sometimes used butter instead of shortening. This dough makes excellent Cinnamon rolls also!
http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/runza-dough-133977#activity-feed

 

[Laftpig]

Radio

Great recipe going to give it a try. Here is the recipe I use for the dough, not mine, from an online recipe for making Char Sui Bao

DOUGH

• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) of dried yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 cups (280 gm/10 oz) plain flour
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Egg wash: 1 egg beaten with a dash of water