Mom's Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1: Start the dough the morning before, or even 2 days before the holiday, because between 2 risings for the dough and another for the cinnamon rolls, you need around 6 hours total rising time.

Step 2: Make hot roll dough per recipe. After second rise, separate out half the dough for cinnamon rolls, put remaining dough in fridge, covered, for making dinner rolls later.

Step 3: Prepare a 9 x 13 pan by covering with half the melted butter, all the brown sugar and nuts. If you are baking now, preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 4: On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12 x 16 rectangle. Brush dough with remaining butter, sprinkle with granulated sugar and cinnamon.

Step 5: Facing the short-end, roll up the cinnamon roll tightly, pinching to seal along seam and ends. Using a thread, cut into 12 pieces.

Step 6: Place the cinnamon rolls in the pan and allow to rise in a warm place for 2 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 7: At this point, you can cover and put in the fridge overnight, or you can bake them.

Step 8: In the morning, preheat oven to 375 degrees, bake for 25 minutes or until done.