These came out of an issue of Taste of Home. I encourage you to pick up a copy of this magazine if you like to cook...or even if you don't, but have to anyway!!!
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 2 Tbsp. sugar in 1/2 C. water. In a saucepan, heat the milk, butter and remaining water to 110-115 degrees; add to yeast mixture. Add eggs, salt, 5 C. 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 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 peices into 9 inch ropes and tie into knots. Place the rolls 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled again, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter.
Yields 3-1/2 dozen.