Green Tomato Bread
Description
This Green Tomato Bread is a delightful twist on traditional quick breads, offering a complex flavor profile that balances the tartness of unripe tomatoes with the warmth of cinnamon and cloves. The texture is moist and dense, reminiscent of a fruitcake but lighter and more refreshing. Sweetened generously with sugar and studded with plump raisins and crunchy pecans, it makes for an impressive centerpiece at brunch or a perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea. While the concept might seem unusual, the acidity of the green tomatoes cuts through the sweetness beautifully, creating a sophisticated dessert that feels both homemade and elegant.Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans with butter or cooking spray.
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Peel and core the green tomatoes, discarding the seeds.
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Blend the tomato pieces in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy, yielding approximately 2 cups of pulp.
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Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with 2/3 cup boiling water. Set aside to soak and cool, which will plump the raisins.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
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Add the 2 cups of tomato pulp, the soaked raisins, and the water they were soaked in to the wet mixture. Beat well until combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and chopped nuts.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, stirring gently but thoroughly after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
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Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
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Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 550kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.5g29%
- Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
- Cholesterol 47mg16%
- Sodium 1870mg78%
- Total Carbohydrate 89g30%
- Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
- Sugars 49g
- Protein 9g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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