Kraut Bierocks

To Make Sweet Dough: In a medium bowl combine the yeast sugar and water and mix together; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in flour dry milk baking powder and shortening then knead mixture for 10 minutes adding as little flour as necessary. Cover bowl with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes then knead again.

To Make Filling: Meanwhile brown beef sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat. Drain extra fat from skillet then stir in cabbage mustard salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add cheese and cook stirring until cheese is melted.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Flatten a piece of dough. Place large spoonful of meat filling onto dough and fold over to form a round bun. Lay folded-side-down in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.