2 pkgs. dry yeast
3/4 c. sugar
3 c. flour (you will need 3 c. more flour later)
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 c. powdered milk
1/4 c. butter
1 3/4 c. warm water (should be 110 to 115 degrees to activate yeast)
1 c. potatoes, mashed (optional for moister rolls)

In large mixing bowl, add all dry ingredients and mix together. Beat all but the extra flour together at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add rest of flour slowly and work in by hand until smooth and elastic. Brush dough with butter and let rise until double (2 hours). Dough should be placed in a large bowl as it rises so not to spill over the sides of bowl. Punch down and let stand on floured board 10 minutes.

Roll to 1/4" thick. Spread with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon to taste. Add raisins if desired. Roll like jelly roll and cut into 1" pieces. Place in greased 13" x 9" pan and 8" x 8" pan. Let rise until double. Bake at 400 degrees until brown, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Top with vanilla frosting.