1 cup warm water
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp yeast
Dissolve together in large bowl. Let stand 10 min then add:

3 cups warm water
½ cup sugar
½ cup oil
2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
8-10 cups flour

Beat 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.