Ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.

2. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

3. In a small saucepan, heat the buttermilk until warm to the touch.

4. Pour the buttermilk and oil into the yeast mixture; mix well.

5. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda.

6. Stir the flour mixture into the liquid 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.

7. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 20 times.

8. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.

9. In a small bowl, stir together the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.

10. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out into a large rectangle.

11. Spread the brown sugar and butter mixture over the dough, roll up into a log and pinch the seam to seal.

12. Slice into 1 inch pieces and place cut side up in a lightly greased 10x15 baking pan.

13. Cover and let rise 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight.

14. If baking immediately, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

15. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.

16. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.