Pineapple Cinnamon Buns(Yields 300 Buns)

Dissolve dry yeast in warm water; let stand for 4 to 5 minutes. Place dry ingredients (flour, dry milk, sugar and salt) in mixer bowl.

Using dough hook, blend on low speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Add oil and blend on low speed for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add water and drained pineapple; mix on low for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add dissolved yeast and mix on low speed for 2 minutes.

Knead dough on medium for 8 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic (may need to add a little more flour).

Place in warm area for 45 to 60 minutes (90°).

Place dough on lightly floured surface.

Combine cinnamon and 4 1/2 cups of sugar (raisins and nuts are optional). Mix well; set aside.

Roll dough into rectangle.

Lightly brush each rectangle with oil.

Sprinkle 1 cup of cinnamon-sugar mixture over rectangle.

Sprinkle raisins, nuts and dates over rectangle (optional).

Roll dough to form a long, slender roll.

Cut each roll into 1-inch thick slices.

Place on lightly oiled sheet pan in rows of 10 down and 5 across.

Place in warm area (90°) until doubled in size.

Bake until lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes at 400° in conventional oven or 12 to 14 minutes at 350° in convection oven.

Brush lightly with melted butter while warm or make confectioners sugar glaze (optional).