kraut bierocks

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 cups warm water
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound ground italian sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded, processed american cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• to make sweet dough: in a medium bowl combine the yeast, sugar and water and mix together; let stand 10 minutes. stir in flour, dry milk, baking powder and shortening, then knead mixture for 10 minutes, adding as little flour as necessary. cover bowl with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, then knead again.
• to make filling: meanwhile, brown beef, sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat. drain extra fat from skillet, then stir in cabbage, mustard, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. add cheese and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• flatten a piece of dough. place large spoonful of meat filling dough and fold over to form a round bun. lay folded-side-down in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. repeat with remaining dough and filling.
• bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.