1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. + 1 tbsp. warm water
2 c. half and half milk, scalded
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. salt
7 1/2 - 8 c. all purpose flour
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 c. mashed potatoes
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cinnamon
Soft butter

Dissolve yeast in the 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water; set aside.

Combine milk, sugar, shortening and salt. Cool until lukewarm. Add 3 cups flour; mix well. Add yeast mixture and eggs. Beat well. Add remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth. Place into greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down and divide in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Mix 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Reserve 2 tablespoons. Spread each rectangle with soft butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll as for jelly roll, beginning with narrow side. Seal. Place sealed edge down into greased 9 1/2" x 5" x 3" loaf pan. Let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour.