3 c. + 1 tbsp. cubed bread
1/2 c. melted butter
1 c. tomatoes, diced
1/4 to 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. basil, dried
1 tbsp. minced dried onion
1 bay leaf, remove before blending

Place cubes of bread in casserole. Pour butter over and stir. Cook remaining ingredients for 5 minutes. Cool slightly and put in blender for a few seconds. Pour over bread cubes. Bake in 375 degree oven for 50 minutes. Freezes well. Great for brunch.