Brot Kokon (German for 'Bread Cocoon') s a favorite on-the-go sandwich of the Harmon clan. I don't know what it's real name might be, as I've never seen the recipe written down. It may be an original creation, for all I know! The source I got this dish from referred to it as krukragen, but have no knowledge of the meaning or correct spelling of that word, so I decided to write the recipe down and name it myself!
This dish takes a bit of preparation, specifically letting the frozen bread dough thaw and rise, but the result will garner you handy bread cocoons that can be eaten on the run anywhere! They're great hot and fantastic cold out of the refrigerator! I didn't specify the amounts of seasoning, as that's subjective to taste. I prefer strong flavors, while others may enjoy more mild fare. In any event, Guten Appetit!
Brot Kokon
Ingredients
• 2 pounds venison hamburger
• 1/2 head red cabbage
• 1 head green cabbage
• 4 large carrots
• Ground black pepper
• Seasoning salt to taste
• Paprika, Garlic Powder, plus your favorite seasoning to taste
• Table or Sea Salt
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 loaves frozen bread dough
• 1/2 stick of butter
1. Follow the directions on the package of bread dough to allow it to thaw and rise.
2. Finely chop the red and green cabbage. Grate the carrots.
3. In a large frying pan, brown the hamburger and season it to taste with the black pepper, seasoning salt and paprika. Do NOT drain. Halfway through cooking the hamburger, add the cabbage and carrot to the pan. Cook down until the cabbage is not longer crisp and the hamburger is done. Add salt and your favorite seasoning to taste.
4. While the hamburger is cooking, flour a cutting board or countertop and rolling pin to prepare for rolling the bread dough. Slice about 2 inches of dough off the loaf and roll it until it is 12"x12" and about 1/8" thick.
5. With a slotted spoon, place 1 cup of the hamburger/cabbage mix onto the center of the rolled dough. Fold the edges of the dough to encapsulate the hamburger mix in a bread cocoon. Place the cocoon on a greased baking pan, folded edges down. Repeat until you run out of bread dough.
6. Place baking pan(s) in 350 degree oven for 1 hour, or until the bread is golden brown.
7. Brush butter over the top of the browned cocoon.
Makes 8-10 Brot Kokons. Serve hot or cold. Pack them for a picnic or a hike and enjoy!
