Kraut burgers (bierochen)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLean Ground Beef
1eachLarge Onion, Finely Chopped
3tablespoonsShortening
2eachesLoaves Frozen Bread Dough*
1eachSm. Head Of Cabbage Shredded
1xSalt & Pepper To Taste

Directions

* Or substitute your favorite 2 loaf bread dough recipe.

~------------------------------------------------------ ~----------------- Melt Shortening in skillet. Add beef, cabbage and onion. Cook until cabbage is nearly done. Do not brown. Drain, salt and pepper to taste. Roll bread dough, which has risen once to ¼-inch thick. Cut in 5 to 6-inch squares. Place 2 to 3 heaping T of mixture on each square; bring corners together and pinch sides shut. Let rise 2o minutes.

Bake at 375 Degrees F. for about 20 minutes or until brown. Brush tops with melted butter as the dough cools.