Add warm water and milk to the bowl of a stand mixer.
Sprinkle on yeast and sugar and allow to sit for a few minutes.
Add melted butter and salt and mix slightly.
Attach dough hook and add flour.
Mix on low for 5 minutes.*If you don't have a stand mixer, you can also knead by hand for 5 minutes. Cover and allow to rise until double, about 30 minutes.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and add the extra 1/4 flour as needed.
Separate into 3 equal sections.
Roll each dough section as wide as your loaf pan and about 18 to 24 inches long. The longer and thinner you roll, the more swirls you will get.
Spread 2 Tbsp. of the softened butter on each section.
Sprinkle each section with 2 Tbsp. of cinnamon and 2 Tbsp. of brown sugar.
Roll into a loaf shape and pinch together.
Place seam side down into greased loaf pans.
Cover and allow to raise for one hour or until doubled in size.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Brush tops with butter if desired. Cool about 15 minutes. Slice and enjoy!
