Cinnamon Knots
Makes:
50 Knots

Ingredients
Ingredients for Dough: •3 TBSP Yeast •2 tsp Sugar •1 Cup Water (110°F) for yeast proofing •1 Cup Hot Water •2 Cups Milk •1 Cup melted Butter or Margarine
•1 Cup Sugar
•1 tsp Salt
•4 eggs; beaten
•1 tsp nutmeg
•11 -12 cups flour
Filling:
•1 Cup softened Butter or Margarine
•4 Cups Brown Sugar
•2 TBSP Cinnamon
Preparation
- In a container Mix together; Yeast 1 cup warm water (110°F), 2 tsp Sugar and set aside to proof. - In a separate Bowl Mix together; Hot Water, Milk, melted Butter, Salt, beaten eggs, nutmeg, 1 Cup Sugar and 5 Cups of Flour - Add in Proofed Yeast, mix until well combined and continue adding in Flour, 1 Cup at a time. - Dough a will be slightly sticky; cover, set in a warm spot and let rise double in size. 1 - 1 1/2 hour -Pre-Heat oven to 350°F and prepare Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper. -Divide the Dough into two pieces; set one piece back into the bowl and cover -Roll out out the 1st Dough into a large rectangle, 1 inch thick. -Spread on softened Butter or Margarine, sprinkle on 1 Cup Brown Sugar covering well (add more brown sugar if needed) and sprinkle on 1 TBSP Cinnamon. -Fold the Dough into thirds (letter fold). -Cut strips about 1 inch wide, twist each strip and make a knot, tucking the end under and in. -Place in the Prepared Baking Sheet, leaving 2 inches between each Knot. -Repeat these steps with the second piece of Dough. - Cover and rise for 30 min. - Bake at 350 for 18 - 20 min, Enjoy!!