Sweet Violet Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
2. 2
   Combine the egg, milk and oil.
3. 3
   Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just until combined.
4. 4
   Gently stir in the nuts and minced violets.
5. 5
   Pour batter into 2 greased 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2-inch loaf pans.
6. 6
   If desired, gently press 2 or 3 whole violet leaves into the batter in each pan.
7. 7
   Sprinkle sugar over batter in each pan.
8. 8
   Bake in a 350° oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove; cool on wire racks.
10. 10
    Wrap and store overnight before slicing.
11. 11
    Makes 2 loaves.