BASIL TOMATO BREAD

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This bread is best served with a bowl of soup or spaghetti and sauce. It will disappear so quickly you will want to make 2 loaves.-Linda Nealley, Newburgh, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, basil and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in cheese and tomatoes., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.