Ingredients

1. 2 loaves (16 ounces each) frozen bread dough, thawed
2. 1/3 cup butter, softened
3. 1/2 cup sugar
4. 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
5. MOLASSES SAUCE:
6. 1 cup packed brown sugar
7. 1/2 cup butter, cubed
8. 1/2 cup water
9. 1/4 cup molasses
10. Chopped pecans or walnuts if desired

Directions

1. Roll out each loaf of bread dough into a 10-in. square. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seams to seal. Cut each loaf into six slices.
2. For sauce, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter, water and molasses to a boil. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Place rolls, cut side down, in molasses sauce.
3. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in dish for 5 minutes; invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.