Mix together:

2 c. warm water or milk
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt

Soak 2 packages dry yeast in 1/2 cup of liquid (above) for 5 minutes. Stir in:

2 eggs
1/2 c. soft shortening
7-7 1/2 c. flour

Knead dough. Keep dough as soft as possible (almost sticky). Cover and let rise. Divide and let rise for 15 minutes. Roll or pat dough into oblong, spread with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts. Roll up and join ends. With scissors, make cuts 2/3 way through at 1 inch intervals, turn each section on its side. Let rise and bake 25-30 minutes in 350 degree oven. Frost. Dates, raisins, apples, etc. are very good in this too.