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Cinnamon Love Knots

Source of Recipe


Jo Ann Kester






List of Ingredients



• 2 pkgs (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast
  
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 - 115 degrees)
  
• 1/2 cup warm milk (110 - 115 degrees)
  
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 2 eggs, beaten
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
  
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• -- For the Topping --
  
• 2 cups sugar
  
• 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
  






Instructions



1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Add milk, butter, sugar, eggs, and salt. Stir in enough flour to form a stiff dough.
   
   
2. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
   
   
3. Punch dough down; divide into 3 portions. Cover two with plastic wrap. Shape one portion into 12 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch rope. Combine sugar and cinnamon; dip rope into melted butter, then coat with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Tie into a knot. Tuck and pinch ends under and place on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough.
   
   
4. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
   
   
5. Bake at 375 degrees (F) for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
   
   Makes 3 dozen.