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Spray a large bowl with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
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In a large measuring cup mix together the warm water, sweetened condensed milk, oil, sugar and egg.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer (fitted with a dough hook) mix the flour, yeast ans salt.
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With the mixer set to low speed, add the water mixture.
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Once the dough comes together increase the mixer to medium speed and knead until shiny and smooth, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Turn the dough out onto very well floured work surface, shape into ball, and place in greased bowl.
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If making the dough by hand, mix together and knead for about 10 minutes until shiny and smooth and then place in the greased bowl.
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Cover and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour (or more depending on the season).
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Heat a large skillet over medium-heat with 1 tablespoon of butter.
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Add the ground beef and cook until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
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Remove to a plate lined with paper toweling to drain.
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Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet, add the onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes, then add the cabbage and cook until beginning to wilt, about 4 minutes.
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Return the ground beef to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Adjust oven racks to the lower-middle and upper middle positions and preheat oven to 350F (180C).
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Coat two baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
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Divide the dough into 8 equally sized pieces and roll each piece into 7 inch circles.
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Place one round of dough into a small deep bowl, top with one slice of cheese, spoon about 3/4 cup of the beef and cabbage filling over the cheese and pinch together the edges of the dough to seal and form the stuffed bun.
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Transfer the bun, seamed side down to the baking sheet.
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Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 20 to 30 minutes.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes, switching and rotating the baking sheets half way through cooking.
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Brush buns with melted butter and serve.
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Served with Baked German Potato Salad and a quick sauerkraut this makes a meal.
