1 cup warm water2 tsp sugar2 tbsp yeastDissolve together in large bowl. Let stand 10 min then add:3 cups warm water½ cup sugar½ cup oil2 tsp salt2 tsp vanilla8-10 cups flourBeat in as much four as possible. Knead in remainder. Knead 10 min. Let rise 1 hour. Make into buns - 3-4 dozen. Let rise 1 ½ hours. Bake 12-15 min @ 400.