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Bierock

By: Niki Bailey

Ingredients

* 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

Directions

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

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