King Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Eggland's Best eggs, beaten
• 1 cup warm buttermilk (110 degrees)
• 2 packages (.25 oz each) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted butter and cooled
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup confectioner's sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Colored sugars for decoration
• Bean or small plastic trinket (optional)