Runza Bread Dough

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages yeast
  • 2 cups milk (about 100F) or 2 cups water (about 100F)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 7 -8 cups flour

Instructions

  1. soften yeast in liquid; add rest of the ingredients. (All done in one bowl).
  2. Knead together and let rise to double in bulk.
  3. Punch down and let rise again.
  4. Turn out on board and divide dough. roll half of dough at a time to about three-eights inch thickness.
  5. Cut into squares about 5 or 6 inches.
  6. Place portion of filling in center of squares and bring corners together.
  7. Pinch openings tight.
  8. Turn pinched side onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
  9. Let sit for about 20 minutes.
  10. Bake at 400F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Rub melted butter on top and place on rack and cover. (tip, dissolve yeast in a warm liquid, about 100F, or it will deactivate the yeast).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

588 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 29.9g 38% DV
Carbs 68.8g 25% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10687.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 814mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 192mg 15% DV
Iron 4.4mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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