HALLOWEEN CINNAMON TWISTS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
• In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon and butter.
• (Cut the butter into small pieces for easier melting.).
• Heat to 110F or lukewarm but not too hot for the yeast mixture.
• Add milk mixture with the eggs and 2 cups flour to the dissolved yeast.
• Beat until smooth.
• Beat in the remaining flour.
• The dough will be soft and sticky.
• Let rise for about 1 hour.
• Stir down.
• Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface.
• Roll in flour to coat.
• Gently roll into an 8 by 24-inch rectange.
• With a sharp, floured knife cut into 1-inch crosswise strips.
• Bring ends of strips together and twist strands loosely.
• Let rise on floured board or pan for 20 to 30 minutes until almost doubled.
• Heat 1-inch oil in a skillet to 350°F Fry on both sides, about 3 minutes total.
• Drain.
• Coat in sugar and spice mixture.