--------------------------------MEAT FILLING-------------------------------1 1/2 lb hamburger 1/2 onion 1/2 shredded cabbage (medium -size) 1 pk taco seasoning mix OR 2 tb of chili powder 2 ts of garlic powder Cover with 1 cup boiling water. Stir until shortening melts and sugar dissolves. Add 3 cups flour to make smooth batter. Then add 2 eggs and 1 cup warm milk.

Dissolve 1 package yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees). Place 1 Tablespoon sugar to activate yeast. When bubbly, add to the batter. Mix well. Add enough flour to make easy handling (app. 3 4 cups) Let rise once until double in bulk. (app. 45 minutes). Punch down. Let rise again. ( 45 minutes) Take half of dough and roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into squares (app. 4 x 4) The size can be determined by you. Spoon meat filling into each square. Pull corners together in the middle and pinch together. Place on greased baking sheet; seam side down. Let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 3040 minutes.

Brown hamburger with onions. When almost done, add cabbage. Drain any grease before adding spices.

* original recipe did not have many spices in it. We, like the taco seasoning taste. Use spices that your family enjoys. Play with it and just have fun.

Marietta from cool Kansas ----