Description
Bierocks, also known as cabbage buns, are soft, yeast-leavened buns filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, cabbage, and spices. These hearty buns are perfect for a comforting meal or snack and are brushed with butter for a golden finish.
Ingredients
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- Bread Dough:
- 2 cups Whole Milk, heated to 100-105°F
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ cup Water, lukewarm
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (1 package)
- 6 ½ cups All Purpose Flour + ~½ cup for rolling
- ½ teaspoon Olive Oil, for greasing the bowl
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, melted (for brushing on the buns)
- Hamburger Filling:
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 8 cups Green Cabbage, thinly chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ⅔ cup Water
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a small saucepan, heat milk until 100-105°F. Combine milk, butter, sugar, salt, water, eggs, and yeast in a large bowl. Mix in flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in cabbage, cumin, salt, black pepper, and water. Cook until cabbage is tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough on a floured surface into a rectangle, about ½ inch thick. Cut into squares or rectangles large enough to hold filling.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each dough piece. Fold and pinch edges to seal buns completely.
- Place buns seam-side down on prepared baking sheets. Brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Brush with additional melted butter if desired.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Ensure dough is soft but not sticky; adjust flour as needed.
- Filling can be prepared ahead of time and chilled before assembling buns.
- Sealing the buns properly prevents filling from leaking during baking.
- Optional: add grated cheese to the filling for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: bierocks, cabbage buns, stuffed buns, German-American recipe, savory stuffed bread