Sticky Buns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
2 c. warm water
4 c. flour
2 c. mashed potatoes
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1 c. melted lard or shortening
5 eggs, beaten
6 c. flour
3 sticks butter, softened
1 lb. brown sugar
cinnamon
raisins
nuts

Preparation

Mix the first 3 ingredients together; let stand 1 hour, then add the next 6 ingredients.
Let rise 2 hours.
Roll out 1/2-inch thick.
Spread dough with remaining ingredients.
Roll up dough like jelly roll and make 1-inch slices.
Put molasses in pan to cover bottom.
If you want, sprinkle with raisins and nuts.
Place dough slices in pan and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until done.
Turn buns out on plate while still warm.