Violet Sandwiches
Sandwiches made with candied violets and violets with green leaves for garnish, similar to Rose-Leaf Sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 3 or 4 Rose petals (Originally Rose petals. Substituted with Candied violets.)
- 3 or 4 Candied violets (Substituted for rose petals.)
- 4 slices Bread (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- to taste Violets with green leaves (For garnish.)
Instructions
- 1Soften the butter. Flavor the butter with rose petals according to the directions previously given. Spread both bits of bread lightly with it and put upon them three or four candied rose petals. If lady-fingers are used, brush them over with white of egg and sugar mixed together. Use but little sugar—just enough to hold the fingers together.
- 2Garnish the dish on which they are served with violets with green leaves.