Ingredients for - Kraut Bierocks

1. Active dry yeast 1 ½ (.25 ounce) packages
2. White sugar ½ cup
3. Warm water 2 cups
4. All-purpose flour 4 cups
5. Powdered milk ½ cup
6. Baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons
7. Shortening ½ cup
8. Lean ground beef 1 pound
9. Ground Italian sausage 1 pound
10. Chopped onion 1 cup
11. Shredded cabbage 3 cups
12. Prepared mustard 3 tablespoons
13. Salt 2 teaspoons
14. Ground black pepper 2 teaspoons
15. Shredded, processed American cheese ½ cup
16. Shredded Cheddar cheese ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Kraut Bierocks

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

4 . Stage

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.

5 . Stage

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.