King Cake Recipe Praline

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoons milk (plus more as needed)
• Purple, green, and gold sprinkles for decoration
• Plastic baby figurine (for tradition)