Friendship Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. dry active yeast
2 1/2 c. warm water
2 tsp. sugar (granulated)
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. oil*
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 large eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. flour**
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. baking soda***
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder***
1 large (5.1 oz.) box vanilla pudding (instant)****
1 c. chopped nuts, 1 c. crushed pineapple or 1 c. chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

Do not use metal spoons or bowls for mixing.