Easter Bread

Name: Easter Bread
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup lukewarm whole milk ((about 100°F/240ml)); ½ cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (divided (105g)); 1 packet active dry yeast ((2¼ teaspoons/0.25-ounce/7g)); 4½ cups all-purpose flour (plus additional for dusting (540g)); 2 teaspoons salt; 2 large eggs (beaten); ⅓ cup unsalted butter (cubed and at room temperature (76g)); 4 to 6 large eggs (uncooked and dyed with food coloring (see Notes)); 1 large egg plus 1 teaspoon water (beaten); sprinkles (optional)