Pam's Bierocks

Recipe View Prepare the baking sheet: Lightly grease a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5-10 minutes. This step is crucial to ensure the yeast is alive and active. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Make the dough: Add 3 1/2 cups of flour, sugar, margarine, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Beat with a mixer (or by hand) until smooth. Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. (15 minutes)

Recipe View First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours. (90 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the filling: While the dough rises, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Add vegetables: Stir in the shredded cabbage, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Assemble the bierocks: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 20 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 4-5 inch circle. Place about 2 tablespoons of the cooled filling in the center of each circle. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Seal the bierocks: Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges tightly to seal, ensuring there are no gaps. Place the filled bierocks on the prepared baking sheet. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Second rise: Cover the bierocks with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for another 30-45 minutes. (45 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. (25 minutes)

Recipe View Finish: Remove from oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter. Let cool slightly before serving. (5 minutes)