Mediterranean Tomato Loaf

• flour↗2 cups
• sugar↗1 tablespoon
• baking powder↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• eggs↗2
• tomato juice↗1 cup
• ricotta cheese↗3⁄4 cup
• feta cheese↗1⁄2 cup

  crumbled

• sun-dried tomato↗1⁄2 cup

  packed in oil, blotted and chopped

• oil1⁄4 cup
• fresh oregano↗1⁄4 cup

  or 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• fresh basil↗2 tablespoons

  or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and pepper in a large bowl. Stir make well in centre.

2. 2

   Combine eggs tomato juice, ricotta cheese, crumbled feta, sun dried tomatoes oil, basil and oregano in a medium bowl whisk,.

3. 3

   Add to well. Stir until just moistened.

4. 4

   Spread in greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.

5. 5

   Brush with reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes.

6. 6

   Bake in 350°F oven for 50 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

7. 7

   Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool.