Vegan Runzas (Bierocks)

Step 1

Prepare the pizza dough according to this recipe. As you let it rise for the next hour, continue with the following.

Step 2

Dice a medium white onion until you have about 1 1/2 cups of diced onion.

Step 3

Shred your cabbage until you have about 1 1/2 cups of shredded cabbage.

Step 4

Break up about 4 ounces of Soy Curls into hamburger-like crumbles. I used a rolling pin.

Step 5

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large skillet and then add the soy curls. Season with garlic powder and soy sauce. Allow to simmer until all of the liquid has evaporated. Carefully transfer the soy curls into another container to cool and set aside.

Step 6

Rinse and dry your skillet, then saute the onions, cabbage, and garlic just until softened. Use a splash of veggie broth or water to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Carefully squeeze out any remaining moisture from your now-cooled soy curls and add them to the skillet.

Step 8

Add all of the remaining seasonings, adjusting as you go for your own individual tastes, and mix well. Then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 400° F.

Step 10

Cut the pizza dough into 4 equal balls. Then roll out the ball of dough into a roughly 9" x 5" rectangle. (see photo above)

Step 11

Lightly moisten the edges of the dough by dipping your finger in some water. This will help seal the runza. Then spoon roughly 1/4 of the hamburger mixture down the center of the dough. Bring the edges of the dough together and pinch to seal. Then repeat for the remaining 3 dough balls.

Step 12

Place the runzas seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 6 minutes. Rotate the cookie sheet 180° and bake for an additional 6 minutes. Rotate one more time and bake for about 3 minutes or until they are golden brown.