In a measuring cup or bowl add warm water, 1 tbsp. white sugar, and active yeast together, mix and let sit for 5 minutes to activate yeast.
In a large bowl add flour, eggs, ½ cup white sugar, and milk. Knead dough for about 15 minutes or until dough is smooth. Place a towel over bowl and put let dough double in size in a warm place. A tip for this is to turn on the oven for 30-60 seconds and then turn off. Place bowl in oven and let rise in a warm oven.
Afterward, punch down dough, take out of bowl and knead on counter. Divide dough in half. You can make either 2 bread loaves or 1 bread loaf and 14-16 rolls. To make rolls, divide the second half into further equal pieces.
Roll out either each piece of roll and/or bread dough in a rectangular form.
Mix together cinnamon, brown sugar, water, and melted butter until a cinnamon sugar paste is made. Spread mixture evenly onto each rolled out dough.
Roll up the dough, pinch the ends and mend the seams. Place in a greased and floured bread pan or rolls in a baking dish. Put towel over top and let rise again for 30-60 minutes.
Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes. If the top of bread becomes too dark before time is up, then place a sheet of aluminum foil on top.
When all is baked, remove bread from oven and let cool on wire rack.