7 to 7 1/2 c. flour
2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. sugar or honey
1/4 c. water
2 eggs
1 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon

Proof yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Heat together milk, 1/2 cup sugar or honey, butter, and salt just till warm; butter need not melt. Add to 3 1/2 cups flour; add eggs and proofed yeast. Stir in enough additional flour to make soft dough. Knead till smooth, place in greased bowl. Cover, let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Punch down, divide in half. Roll each to 15 x 7 inch rectangle. Combine 3/4 cups sugar and cinnamon. Brush dough with water; sprinkle each with 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll up jelly roll style, tuck in and seal ends. Seal edges. Place in 2 greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch bread pans. Let rise for 45 to 60 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pans immediately. Cool on wire racks.