Fleischkuechle

By prairiemama

Fleischkuechle is a Germans from Russia meat pie that is popular around the Dakotas. So says the website I took the picture from. It's true. Those of us who make the real deal, not the pre-made ones, do like our fleisch
kuechle.

Ingredients

• Dough:
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2/3-1 cup milk
• Filling:
• 1 pound hamburger
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper to taste
• Finely chopped onion

Details

Servings 15
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Dough:
1. Sift together flour and salt
2. Cut in shortening
3. Moisten with the milk
4. Mix for soft, but not sticky dough

Filling:
1. Brown beef and drain; cook with onion till onion is
soft
2. Roll the dough 1/8-inch thick.
3. Using a saucer, cut into circles.
4. Spread meat in center; fold in half; seal edges with
a fork
5. Drop into hot fat and fry slowly till nice golden
brown.
* Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes.