Golden Knots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast
1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1 1/2 c. warm water, 110~ to 115~, divided
1 c. milk
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2 eggs
2 tsp. salt
8 1/2 to 9 c. all-purpose flour
melted butter or margarine

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in 1/2 cup warm water.
In a saucepan, heat the milk, butter and remaining water to 110\u00b0-115\u00b0.
Add to yeast mixture.
Add eggs, salt, 5 cups flour and the remaining sugar; beat until smooth.
Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down.
Divide into thirds; roll each portion into a 14 inch roll. Divide each roll into 14 pieces.
Roll pieces into 9 inch ropes and tie into knots. place the rolls 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Brush with melted butter.
Yield:
3 1/2 dozen.