2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh basil
1 c. finely chopped, peeled, and seeded tomatoes
1 tbsp. tomato paste
2 eggs
6 tbsp. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and pepper into large bowl. Stir in the 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese and basil. Combine tomato paste, eggs, and butter in medium bowl. Stir together to combine. Make well in center of dry ingredients; stir in tomato mixture until dry ingredients are moistened and just combined. Do not overmix. Scrape mixture into prepared pan. Smooth top. Bake in preheated oven (350 degrees) for 35 to 40 minutes until tester comes out clean. After 30 minutes, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese. Cool in pan on rack. Invert and remove pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.