Kraut Bierocks

Ingredients

• 1 ½ , .25 ounce
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 2 cups warm water
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups powdered milk
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 cups 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
• 0.5 cups shredded , processed American cheese
• 0.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   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. 2

   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. 3

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

4. 4

   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. 5

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