king cake recipe

### King Cake **Ingredients:** **For the dough:** - 1/2 cup warm water (110°F) - 2 tablespoons active dry yeast - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 3 1/2 - 4 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest - 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F) - 5 large egg yolks, beaten - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted - 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (mix 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon) **For the icing:** - 2 cups powdered sugar - 1/4 cup lemon juice - 2 tablespoons water - Purple, green, and gold colored sugars (for decorating)