3 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. Rapid Rise yeast
2/3 c. hot water
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 eggs, room temperature
3 tbsp. butter, melted
Topping (recipe below)

Set aside 1 cup flour. Mix remaining flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Stir in hot water and softened butter. Mix in eggs and enough reserved flour to make soft dough. Knead 3 minutes.

Divide dough in half. Roll into two 12 inch squares; brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with 3/4 topping mixture. Fold 1/3 dough over center; brush with melted butter; sprinkle with remaining topping. Fold over remaining 1/3 dough. Cut each into 12 (1 inch) wide strips. Twist strips; place on greased baking sheet; cover. Place boiling water in large shallow pan on counter. Place sheet over pan; let dough rise 15-20 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes. Remove to rack to cool. Drizzle with glaze, if desired.

Topping: Mix 2/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.