kalduni (russian dumplings)

the dough ======================
7 c all-purpose flour   additional flour for dusting
1 1/2 t salt
2 1/2 c water
the filling ====================
2 lb ground round
1 lg onion,minced
2 lg garlic cloves,minced
1/2 t (rounded),freshly ground-pepper
1 t water
1 1/4 t salt

place the ball on a work surface that has been lightly dusted with flour. cut the dough into 3 pieces. knead each piece for 2 to 3 minutes. (after kneading, the dough will still look bumpy but it will