Bierocks

Bierocks

Filling:
1/4 C. chopped onion
1/2 lb. ground turkey
Cooking spray
2 C. finely shredded cabbage
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt

Dough:
1/4 C. sugar
1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp.)
1/2 C. warm water (100° to 110°)
1/2 C. 1% low-fat milk
1/4 C. vegetable oil
3/4 tsp. salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 C. bread flour, divided

To prepare filling, cook the onion and turkey in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until turkey is browned, stirring to crumble. Add cabbage; cook until cabbage wilts, stirring constantly. Stir in pepper and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover and chill. To prepare dough, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in milk, oil, 3/4 tsp. salt, and eggs. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring C.; level with a knife. Add 3 1/2 C. flour to yeast mixture, and stir to form a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of the remaining flour, 1 T. at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky). Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 10 1/2 x 7-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Cut each rectangle into 6 (3 1/2-inch) squares. Working with 1 portion at a time (cover remaining dough to keep from drying), spoon about 1/4 C. filling into center of each portion, and bring 2 opposite corners to center, pinching points to seal. Bring remaining 2 corners to center, pinching points to seal. Pinch 4 edges together to seal. Place the bierocks, seam sides down, on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. Uncover bierocks. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until bierocks are browned on the bottom and sound hollow when tapped. Remove bierocks from pan, and cool on wire racks. Note: To freeze, cool completely, and wrap individually in foil. Place wrapped bierocks in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator. Place foil-wrapped bierocks in a preheated 350° oven for 15 minutes.

Yield: 12 servings
Serving size: 1 bierock

Calories: 244
Fat: 7.4g
Fiber: 1.6g

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