Instructions: * Available in specialty baking shops. Green, purple, and yellow icing may be substituted.

Proof yeast in the water for 10 minutes. Combine the flour, sugar, nutmeg, salt and lemon rind in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Add the yeast mixture, milk, eggs, egg yolks, and combine completely. Beat in the butter until the dough forms a ball. Place on a floured board, incorporating more flour if necessary. Knead until smooth and elastic. Stir dough in well buttered bowl and turn so all surfaces are buttered. Cover with a towel and let rise 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Brush a baking sheet with butter.

Punch the dough down on a lightly floured board. Knead, then roll into a 14-inch (35 cm) cylinder. Place on baking sheet and form into a large ring. Press the trinket into the dough so that it is hidden.

Set aside, covered with a towel, to rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Before baking, brush the top with the egg and milk mixture. Bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Beat the icing ingredients until smooth.

Spread over top of cake, letting drip down sides. Immediately sprinkle sugars over icing in 2" wide strips of purple, green and yellow stripes.

Makes one cake to serve 8 to 12.

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