Boil the first 3 ingredients for 3 minutes. Then add shortening and let cool to lukewarm, while preparing the following:
1 pkg. yeast
2 Tablespoons very warm water
2 eggs, beaten
Dissolve yeast in water and add eggs and then add to the above
ingredients. Gradually add 6 to 6 1/2 cups flour to make stiff dough. Kneed
5 minutes. Put in greased bowl, grease top, cover. Let rise till double.
Punch on knead down. Let rise again. Divide into 16 equal parts. Roll each
piece into 6 inch by 8 inch rectangle (as thin as possible). Put 3/4 cup
filling on each piece. Fold over and pinch to seal. Brush tops with melted
butter and let rise a short while. Bake 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees until
golden brown. Can be cooled, wrapped in foil and frozen.
Fry hamburger with onions, salt and pepper. Remove from pan. Steam
cabbage in the same pan. Mix hamburger and cabbage. Cook over low heat
for 20 minutes; cool.