Remove from heat. Stir in until well blended: 3 tbsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt

Cool to lukewarm. Add: 1 cake crumbled compressed yeast or 1 pkg. dry granular yeast

Stir until yeast is dissolved. Mix in 3 cups flour with spoon. Turn onto lightly floured board. Knead lightly a few seconds to form a smooth ball. Let stand 5 minutes. Roll dough to 6 x 24 inches. Spread entire surface with butter. Sprinkle half dough with 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Fold over and cut in 24 strips. Twist and place on greased baking sheets. Let rise until very light, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Bake 12 to 15 minutes in quick moderate oven (375 degrees).