Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let foam 5-10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add butter, egg yolks, vanilla, and yeast mixture; knead until elastic.
4. Fold in nuts once dough is ready.
5. Let dough rise in warm place until doubled, about 1-1.5 hours.
6. Roll dough into a rectangle, form a log, and shape into a ring.
7. Place plastic baby figurine in dough seam if desired.
8. Let dough rise again for 45 minutes.
9. Bake at 350F (175C) for 25 minutes or until golden.
10. Cool and drizzle with powdered sugar icing; sprinkle colored sugar decoratively.