2 c. lukewarm milk*
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 cakes yeast*
2 eggs
1/2 shortening (butter)
7 to 7 1/2 c. flour
1/2 to 1 c. butter
1 c. cinnamon/sugar

*Omit 1/2 cup milk when using dry yeast.

Topping:

1 to 1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
water

Dissolve yeast as directed. Combine milk, sugar and salt. Add yeast. Stir in 1 egg at a time. Add shortening, then stir in flour. Turn out dough on floured surface. Knead in remaining flour. Raise dough in buttered bowl, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Punch down. Let raise again 30 to 45 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll out to 1/4-inch thick or so. Top with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar. Roll up and cut into 1-inch slices. Place on greased pan. Repeat with remaining 1/2 of dough.

Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes. Top with confectioners sugar topping.