Kraut Bierocks
Description
These meat-mixture filled rolls make a great main dish, and are also great as a snack. They reheat well, so leftovers are also great! Sauerkraut can be used in place of the cabbage for more of a 'kraut flavor'.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
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1/2 cup white sugar
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2 cups warm water
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup powdered milk
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 pound ground Italian sausage
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1 cup chopped onion
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3 cups shredded cabbage
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3 tablespoons prepared mustard
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1/2 cup shredded, processed American cheese
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1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
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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.
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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.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Flatten a piece of dough. Place large spoonful of meat filling onto 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.
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Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.