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Bierocks Recipe

Published: May 19, 2025 Prep Time: About 30 minutes Cook Time: About 25 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 55 minutes Serves: 12 Difficulty: Medium Category: Main Course Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onions, diced
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt
  2. In a separate bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, butter, and egg
  3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and knead until smooth
  4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled
  5. For filling, cook ground beef until no longer pink
  6. Add onions and cook until softened
  7. Add cabbage and cook until wilted
  8. Season with salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F
  10. Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll into circles
  11. Place filling in center of each circle
  12. Fold dough over filling and seal edges
  13. Place seam-side down on baking sheet
  14. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown

Special Notes

Bierocks are a traditional German pastry filled with meat and cabbage. The dough is similar to a dinner roll but slightly sweeter. The key is sealing the edges well to prevent the filling from leaking during baking. You can customize the filling by adding different vegetables or spices. These pastries are perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. They freeze well and can be reheated in the oven.