1. Cut beef into chunks. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the beef chunks and bay leaf. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. 2. Peel onion and add to the broth. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1–1.5 hours until the beef is tender. 3. Remove onion. 4. Shred cabbage and add to the broth. 5. Grate Carrot and add to the broth. 6. Dice bell pepper and to the broth. 7. Wash, peel and dice potato; add to the broth. Let everything simmer for another 20-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. 8. Add the Hungarian paprika and hot paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and let the soup simmer for another 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld. 9.Serve with sour crean and a slice of rye bread on the side.

   PREPARE THE DOUGH: 1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 cup flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture. 3. Let rest around 10 minutes. 4. Melt a butter in a sauce pan. Add butter to the dough. Mix everything together to form a dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. 5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until it doubles in size. CABBAGE FILLING: 6. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped cabbage and sauté about 2-3 minutes. 7. Add the salt. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized. 8. Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool. ASSEMBLE THE PIROZHKI: 9. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 10. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into small portions (about the size of a golf ball). 11. Roll each dough portion into a small circle, about 4-5 inches in diameter. 12. Place a spoonful of the cabbage filling in the center of each dough circle. 13. Fold the dough over the filling to create an oval shape and pinch the edges to seal the pirozhki. 14. Place the assembled pirozhki on the prepared baking sheet. Cover the baking sheet with ready pirozhki with a kitchen towel and let to rest about 30-40 min. BAKE: 15. Preheat your oven (gas) to 395°F. 16. Brush the tops of the pirozhki with a beaten 1 egg + 1/4 cold milk for a golden finish (optional). 17. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes or until the pirozhki are golden brown. 18. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.