Green Tomato Bread

1. 1

   Peel and core green tomatoes.

2. 2

   Discard seeds.

3. 3

   Run cut-up pieces through a blender until smooth and creamy.

4. 4

   You should have 2 cups pulp.

5. 5

   Set raisins to soak in 23 cup boiling water; set aside to cool.

6. 6

   In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.

7. 7

   Add eggs, 2 cups tomato pulp, the plumped raisins and the water in which the raisins were soaked.

8. 8

   Beat well.

9. 9

   In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and nuts.

10. 10

    Add one cup at a time, to tomato mixture, stirring well after each addition.

11. 11

    Divide batter into two 9x5 inch greased loaf pans and bake in a 350F (180C).

12. 12

    oven for one hour and 10 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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