2 pkg. yeast
3/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
2 c. hot milk
6 c. sifted flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. cinnamon
Melted butter
1/2 c. raisins, optional
1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional
Powdered sugar Icing

Soften yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add 1/4 cup sugar, salt, butter and milk; stir until butter is melted. Cool mixture to lukewarm. Beat in 3 cups flour; stir in eggs and yeast mixture, beating well. Add remaining flour, stirring thoroughly. Dough should be sticky. Let stand for 10 minutes; knead until smooth and satiny.

Place in greased bowl, turning once; cover. Let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk. Punch down; divide into halves. Let stand for 10 minutes. Roll out on floured board.

Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar. Spread dough halves with melted butter; sprinkle with cinnamon mixture, raisins and nuts. Roll dough jelly roll fashion; cut into 1 inch slices. Place in greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. Frost with powdered sugar icing. Yield 48 rolls.