Easter Bread Ring Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 eggs
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit
• 1/3 cup chopped blanched almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon anise seed
• 2 tablespoons melted shortening
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons multicolored sprinkles (jimmies)