2 pkgs. active dry yeast
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. cardamon
1 tsp. salt
4 eggs, beaten
8 c. flour
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 tbsp. sugar

In a cup mix: yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, water; set aside. Beat eggs in very large bowl. Add warm milk and yeast mixture to eggs and beat. Stir in sugar, salt, cardamon, and 2 cups of the flour; beat until smooth. Add about 4 more cups of the flour to make a soft dough that can be handled. Cover and let rise in warm place for 15 minutes. Turn out on floured board, knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 1 hour, then punch down and let rise for another 30 minutes. Divide dough into fourths and put into greased pans or on greased cookie sheets. To make rolls, roll a fourth out flat to 1/4 inch thick and spread melted butter on, then sprinkle cinnamon/sugar mixture on and roll the dough into a log. Slice log into 1/2 inch pieces and place touching in a cake pan. Let all dough rise 1 hour. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes for a loaf and 15 minutes for rolls. Optional: As soon as loaves come out of the oven, brush on beaten egg whites and sprinkle sugar on top. Makes 4 loaves.