2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. shredded sharp Cheddar
1 1/2 tsp. chopped basil
1 c. chopped, peeled tomatoes
1 tbsp. tomato paste
2 eggs
6 tbsp. melted butter

Sift together first 6 ingredients in large mixing bowl. Stir in Cheddar and basil. Stir together last 4 ingredients. Make well in center of dry ingredients. Stir in tomato mixture until dry ingredients are moist and just combined. Do not over mix.

Scrape mixture into greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes. After 30 minutes sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Cheddar. Cool in pan or rack. Scrub warm or at room temperature. Try toasted with butter.