KRAUT BUNS (BIEROCKS)
These Kraut Buns (Bierocks) are a delicious yeast dough that is stuffed with a savory filling of beef, sauerkraut, and onions.
Servings: 14 people
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds bread dough (one basic loaf) homemade or store-bought
- 1 pound ground beef may substitute venison or pork
- 2 cups sauerkraut, drained homemade or store-bought
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted for brushing after baking
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, brown the ground beef and onions.
- Drain the sauerkraut and add to the ground beef along with the garlic, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Drain the ground beef mixture and set aside to cool.
- Roll out the bread dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 3-4 inch squares.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each square. Fold the four corners to the center and press the seams together to seal.
- Lightly grease a large baking tray. Place the buns on the tray with an inch or two in between. Let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg