Bierocks German Hamburger And Cabbage Filled Rolls Recipe

How to Make Bierocks German Hamburger And Cabbage Filled Rolls

1. **Filling:**
2. In a large skillet, sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 medium head of green cabbage, thinly sliced, until the cabbage is completely softened and golden brown (about 15-20 minutes). Add 1/2 cup water to the pan to speed up the process and cover the pan; uncover and cook until all liquid evaporates.
3. Season generously with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional).
4. In a separate skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef. Drain off any excess grease.
5. Season the browned beef with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (optional).
6. Thoroughly combine the cooked cabbage and onion mixture with the seasoned ground beef.
7. Set aside to cool. This can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
8. **Dough:**
9. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast.
10. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon salt until warm (105-115°F) and the butter is almost melted. Stir constantly.
11. Add the warm milk mixture to the flour and yeast mixture.
12. Add 2 large eggs.
13. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then on high speed for 3 minutes.
14. Gradually stir in enough of the remaining 1 cup all-purpose flour to form a moderately stiff dough.
15. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5-7 minutes).
16. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, turn once to coat, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
17. Punch down the dough and let rest for 10 minutes.
18. **Assembly & Baking:**
19. Roll out the dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.
20. Cut the dough into 3x4 inch squares.
21. Place a spoonful of the filling mixture in the center of each square.
22. Bring two opposite corners of each square together and pinch to seal. Repeat with the remaining two corners, pinching to seal completely.
23. Pinch the seams to create a closed square.
24. Place the assembled Bierocks onto a baking sheet.
25. Let rise for 30 minutes.
26. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.