Green Tomato Bread

Directions

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.