BEEROCKS --A very old recipe from Germany

The dough:

3/4 cup warm water
1 package of active dry yeast
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed potatoes (instant will work here)
1 egg
1/3 cup salad oil
3-1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour

Hamburger Mixture:

1-1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 envelope onion soup mix
3/4 cup drained sauerkraut
3/4 teaspoon salt (season to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup water

Egg Mixture:

1 egg beaten
1 tablespoon water
For the hamburger mixture:

In a large skillet, brown meat; drain off all the fat. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed; stir occasionally as needed.

For the dough:

In a large mixing bowl, combine water, yeast, sugar and salt; let stand 5 minutes until bubbly. Add mashed potatoes, 1 egg and oil and beat at medium speed until well mixed. Then add 1-1/2 cups flour and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. With a wooden spoon, stir in enough flour (about 1-1/2 cups) until a stiff dough forms. Spoon the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Divide the dough in half. Roll out one half into an 18-inch circle; cut this into 4 pieces (about 6-7 inch) circles. Spoon about 3/4 cup of the hamburger mixture in the center of each circle. Brush the edges with a little egg wash, if needed, then fold over the circles until they form a half-circle shape. With the tines of a fork, gently press the dough edges together to seal them. Use a table knife to dress up the sealed edges so that they resemble a half moon. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise for about 20 minutes.

Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl combine egg and water. Brush the tops of the turn overs with the egg mixture. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot or refrigerate to serve cold. Makes about 8 turnovers. These are fantastic for outdoor activities such as hiking or just snacking.