Friendship Bread
["1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. dry active yeast", "2 1/2 c. warm water", "2 tsp. sugar (granulated)", "2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 c. oil*", "1 c. sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 large eggs", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "2 c. flour**", "1/2 c. milk", "1/2 tsp. baking soda***", "1 1/2 tsp. baking powder***", "1 large (5.1 oz.) box vanilla pudding (instant)****", "1 c. chopped nuts, 1 c. crushed pineapple or 1 c. chocolate chips (optional)"]
["Do not use metal spoons or bowls for mixing."]
["active yeast", "water", "sugar", "flour", "oil", "sugar", "vanilla", "eggs", "salt", "cinnamon", "flour", "milk", "baking soda", "baking powder", "vanilla pudding", "nuts"]