Easy Cinnamon Buns - water

Method

• Combine hot water, yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar.
• Mix until dissolved; set aside.
• Combine 3 1/2 c. hot water, margarine, 1 cup sugar and salt.
• Mix until melted.
• Cool to lukewarm and add to yeast mixture.
• Beat in enough flour to make a thick, but still sticky dough, not stiff enough to knead.
• Place in greased bowl, grease top, and let rise until double in size.
• Sprinkle flour on counter and roll dough into a rectangle 8 x 42-inches, 1/2-inch thick.
• Spread 1/3 cup melted butter over dough.
• Mix 2 1/2 cups brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon and 3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional) and sprinkle over dough.
• Roll up like a jelly roll and cut into 1-inch slices.
• Place in 6 (8 or 9-inch) cake pans. Let rise until double again.
• Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned.
• Do not overbake.