Janet's Bierocks

Discover the ultimate comfort food with Janet’s Bierocks, a savory homemade classic that combines pillowy soft yeast dough with a hearty filling of seasoned ground beef, tender cabbage, and caramelized onions. Perfectly baked to golden-brown perfection, these hand-held delights are a nod to traditional German Volga recipes and make an ideal lunch, dinner, or on-the-go snack. With easy step-by-step instructions and approachable ingredients like warm milk, all-purpose flour, and pantry-friendly spices, this recipe is perfect for home bakers of all skill levels. Impress your family with these flavorful homemade bierocks, and serve them warm for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is unique.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1.25 cups Milk (warm)
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1.5 pounds Ground beef
• 1 large Yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cups Green cabbage (shredded)
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.

Step 2

Warm the milk to about 110°F (just warm to the touch) and add it to the dry ingredients, along with the vegetable oil and eggs. Mix until smooth.

Step 3

Gradually add the remaining flour, one cup at a time, kneading as you go. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 6

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the shredded cabbage, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until the cabbage is tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Step 8

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten into a circle about 5 inches in diameter.

Step 9

Place 2-3 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Bring the edges of the dough up and around the filling, pinching them together to seal tightly.

Step 10

Place the sealed bierocks seam-side down on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover them with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 20 minutes.

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 12

Bake the bierocks in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your freshly baked Janet’s Bierocks!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2159.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5065.6

Total Fat 247.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 878.7mg	0%
Sodium 5489.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 515.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 41.4g
Protein 205.9g	0%

Vitamin D 237.0IU	0%
Calcium 703.3mg	0%
Iron 42.5mg	0%
Potassium 3593.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.5%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 40.3%