CINNAMON ROLLS OR DONUTS

1 cube butter softened
1/2 cup hot water
add 4 tsp. yeast
add 4 cups milk - very warm
add 3/4 cups sugar

Mix above ingredients and let set 5 minutes to let yeast work it's magic.

Then add:
3 eggs
2 tsp. salt
4 cups flour

Filling:
Butter (softened)
3 cups brown sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together, then add 8 cups flour. Mix till well blended. Place in oiled bowl. Rise and punch down. rise and roll into flat rectangle. Spread softened butter, enough to generously cover entire rectangle. sprinkle with a mixture of 3 cups brown sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. Cut with string into rolls. Place in buttered pan. Rise for 30 min. Bake 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.

(Linda Horton's recipe from Kristine Pettingill)