# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
02 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Filling
10 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
11 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Icing & Decoration
13 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
14 - 2 to 3 tbsp milk
15 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
16 - Purple, green, and gold colored sugars
17 - 1 plastic baby figurine (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar in warm milk. Let stand until frothy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Add softened butter, eggs, and yeast mixture; stir until a dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm area until doubled, 1 to 1.5 hours.
04 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
05 - Punch down dough and roll into a 10 x 20 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over surface.
06 - Roll dough tightly along the long side to form a log. Pinch seam to seal, shape into a ring by joining ends, and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
07 - Cover and allow dough ring to rise until puffed, about 45 to 60 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Remove and cool completely on a rack.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
10 - Drizzle icing over cooled bread, then immediately sprinkle colored sugars in alternating bands of purple, green, and gold.
11 - Insert plastic baby figurine carefully into the bottom of the bread before serving if desired.
