Cinnamon Twists

Ingredients:
4 tblsp yeast (dry)
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups warm buttermilk
1/2 cup butter (softened
6 tblsp sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
7 1/2 cups flour

Filling:
1/4 cup butter (melted)
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tblsp butter
1 tsp hot water

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast with water (and a pinch of the sugar).
Add the buttermilk, butter, sugar, eggs, salt and baking soda - mix well.
Stir in flour to form dough.
Knead with Kitchenaid until smooth and elastic - about 6-8 minutes. place in a greased bowl (grease top too).
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled - approx. 1 1/2 hours. Punch down and turn onto a slightly floured surface.
Divide dough in 1/2. roll each into 16 X 9 inch rectangle.
Brush with butter, sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar over top.
Fold in 1/2 lengthwise, forming a 16 inch x 4 1/2 inch rectangle.
Pinch the edges to seal.
Cut into strips - about an inch by 4 1/2 inch.
Twist each strip two or three times. place 2 inc apart on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled. (approx 30 minutes).
Bake at 375 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Combine glaze ingredients and spoon over warm twists. YUM!!!