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Bierocksrunzas Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Bitsyskitchen / All my dishes 2 years, 8 months ago A bierock or runza is a yeast dough bread pocket with a filling consisting of beef, cabbage or sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings. They are baked in various shapes such as a half-moon, rectangle, round (bun), square, or triangle. In Nebraska, the ru... More Prep:180m Cook:20m Servings:12	Bitsyskitch
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Second dough rise

Prepare filling.

Roll and prepare run

Place runzas on a co

Baked to a nice gold

Your finished runza.

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Ingredients

Dough

2 pkgs. active dry yeast (4 -1/2 tsp.)

2-1/4 cups warm water

6 Tbsp. vegetable oil

5 Tbsp. sugar

1 Tbsp. salt

6 cups all purpose flour ( plus more if needed)

Filling

2 lbs. ground beef

1 large onion, diced

1/2 cup head of cabbge, shredded thinly

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup water to cook down filling

Directions

Dough:

Add yeast and sugar to warm water to dissolve and proof.

In a large bowl add flour and salt. (I use my standup mixer to make the dough using the dough hook)

Add vegetable oil to water then pour into bowl with flour and salt. Mix well.

Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead adding as much flour as needed to make a soft elastic dough. (again I use my standup mixer instead of placing on a floured board.)

Place dough in a clean large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow dough to rise to about twice its size. Punch dough down and rise for a second time.

While the dough is making its second rise you can prepare and cook the filling.

Filling:

Cook ground beef in a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Make sure to break up large pieces of meat as it cooks.

Add onion and cabbage to meat stirring together to combine.

Add a cup of water and continue cooking, uncovered, until cabbage and onion are tender and cooked through. (15-20 min.). Cool.

Shape:

Divide dough in half. (makes it easier to work with)

Roll out into a square. Cut dough into 4x8 inch rectangles. Place filling on one half of the dough. Fold dough over filling to make a square. Press sides together and seal well.

Place sealed runzas on a cookie sheet. (you need to leave at least an inch or two between runzas since they will rise. I get 6 runzas on one cookie sheet)

Continue process until all dough is used.

Allow the runzas to rise 15- 30 minutes. Brush with melted butter and bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees F. or until runzas are golden brown.

Remove from oven and serve with mustard on the side. Or you may cool on a rack then freeze for future use. These are great reheated in the microwave.

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Comments

debra47 2 years, 8 months ago said:
Fascinating recipe. What is the background for the runzas? It sounds like something I see in the bakeries where I live in England called Cornish Pasties. They were originally created so miners could have a nutritious, healthy meal for lunch.

bitsyskitchen 2 years, 8 months ago said:
They are kind of like a pastie and the same idea as far as the miners meals. But a pastie uses beef, potatoes and onions and is made in a pie dough instead. Served with ketchup. I make those too. : )

thepiggs 2 years, 5 months ago said:
I've seen the runzas as a Eastern European food. I have been wanting to try them for some time.
Evidently these are very popular in Nebraska, where they're a main feature at a local chain of restaurants.
Yummmmm

watson2167 2 years, 3 months ago said:
This recipe is so fascinating...i have to try it for sure..thanks so much for sharing....

mslisa 2 years, 1 month ago said:
Sounds good---different too---I think I'll add some mushrooms

haolewife 2 years ago said:
Originally I am from Western Nebraska and am so excited to have found this recipe! I can't wait to make them and have a taste of home. Thanks!

bitsyskitchen 2 years ago said:
Cool! I hope you enjoy them. We love them here.

haolewife 2 years ago said:
I just made finished making these and had my first taste! They are so good! My next batch I'm going to add cheese. Thanks again!

bitsyskitchen 2 years ago said:
Oh yay! Glad you liked them. I made some yesterday for a friend.. Another way to make them is with a barbecue beef or you can add taco seasoning to the ground beef.. Something different..... I've also seen breakfast ones made with eggs and ham or bacon. Havent tried those yet though.

haolewife 2 years ago said:
Those all sound good!

dottiet 1 year, 9 months ago said:
I've had these but they didn't have the seasoning you added. I think I may try them with corned beef and cabbage and some shredded swiss cheese. Kinda like a Ruben bierock. Thanks for the post.

greekgirrrl 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Your recipes are great! I can't believe I haven't run into one yet after being here for 6 months!

lovebreezy 7 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I haven't made these in years, you've inspired me to do so again. Wonderful pictures and history.

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