Cinnamon Rolls

2 cups warm mashed potatoes
1 cup warm water
2 Tbsp dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 cup oil
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 t. salt
4 cups flour

Combine first 4 ingredients and let stand for 30 mins. Mix in remaining ingredients, varying the amount of flour as needed to make a soft dough. Knead on a floured board 5 to 10 mins. Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with butter and sprinkle with toppings. Roll tightly, cut into 3/4" pieces, and place in buttered cake pan about 1" apart. Let rise 1 hr. Bake at 375* 12-15 mins. Frost with icing.

Topping:
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup nuts

Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
3 Tbsp milk
1/2 t. vanilla
dash of salt
almond extract

Jeanette Moss