PASTRY:

2 c. warm water
2 pkgs. yeast
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/4 c. melted butter
6 1/2 c. flour

FILLING:

3 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
5 c. shredded cabbage
3/4 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Stir together first 4 ingredients to dissolve. Let stand several minutes. Add one egg and 1/4 cup cooled butter. Stir in flour. Cover and refrigerate dough 4 hours.

Divide dough in 4 equal parts (1 part makes 8 runzas). Roll out 1/4" thick. Put approximately 1/3 cup filling on each and pull up sides. Press together and place on greased cookie sheet, smooth side up. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

FILLING: Brown meat and drain. Add remaining filling ingredients and simmer 20 minutes. Cool completely before putting on dough. Cooked runzas can be frozen when cool. Wrap individually in foil. Reheat in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. Makes 32.