1/2 stick butter, melted
1 c. lukewarm milk
1 egg
2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. powdered yeast
1/8 c. warm water
4 c. flour or more if needed

Dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water, then mix all ingredients together and work into a dough that can be easily handled. Grease the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and then place a towel on top to avoid drafts. Let rise 1 hour until dough is double in bulk.

Meanwhile, melt 1/2 stick of butter. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Have a 1/2 cup chopped nuts also. Spray a ringed spring form pan.

When dough is ready, punch down and then make small balls, approximately 2 inches. Roll the balls first in the butter, then in the cinnamon and sugar, then nuts and place them side by side in the pan in a single layer, squeeze together if necessary.

Cover again and let rise until double, approximately 1 hour. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place pan on center shelf of oven and bake 20 minutes. Let rest in pan for 5 minutes then invert on dish and remove from pan.

NOTE: I make the dough the night before and let it rise overnight, then proceed the next morning to make the balls, etc.