Kraut Struedel

By Mimimidge

Ingredients

• Dough Recipe:
• 2 1/2 lbs. of ground beef
• 1 large can of sauerkraut, rinsed nd drained dry
• Grated cheese
• 2 packages of dry yeast
• 2 1/2 cups warm water
• 3/4 cup softened shortening
• 8-8 1/2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten

Details

Servings 18

Preparation

Step 1

Soften yeast in water, add crisco, sugar and eggs, four cups of flour. Stir until soft and smooth, stir flour into remaining dough.

Knead for a few minutes, place in a large bowl. Let rise for 1 1/2 hours or until double.

Assembly:

Working with half the dough, roll out 1/2 inch thick in a 6 or 7 inch circle.

Place 3 tbs. of filling in center cover with grated cheese. Wrap dough around filling and seal tightly.

Place on a greased baking sheet, let rise again 1 hour.

Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Brush with butter. Serve with Ranch dressing.