Easy Tomato and Basil Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180C
2. 2
   Cream butter, tomato paste, brown sugar and eggs
3. 3
   Sift together flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda; stir in dried basil
4. 4
   Gradually stir in creamed mixture into dry ingredients with tomato juice; dough may appear wet and sticky.
5. 5
   Fold in the shredded Cheddar
6. 6
   Spoon into lightly greased 15x21cm loaf tin (I prefer baking paper)
7. 7
   Bake in oven for 40-50minutes or until skewer comes out clean.
8. 8
   Serve warm or cooled with soups, casseroles, et cetera