Cheese bread with sun-dried tomatoes

So good with a braai or soup..

Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients:

• 4 x 250 ml (4 cups) self-raising flour
• 10 ml mixed dried herbs
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 chives, finely chopped
• 100g sun-dried tomatoes in vinaigrette well drained & finely chopped
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) grated cheddar cheese
• 1 container (500 ml) buttermilk
• extra cheese & onion rings for scattering on top

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180'C.  Grease a 29 x 11 x 7 cm loaf tin.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the self-raising flour & salt.  Add the mixed herbs, onions, chives, tomatoes & cheddar cheese & mix well.  Add the buttermilk & mix gently with a wooden spoon until just blended.
3. Turn the dough into the prepared tin, spreading evenly.
4. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
5. Sprinkle with the extra cheese & onion rings.  Switch on the grill & heat for a few seconds or until the cheese has melted.
6. Remove from the oven & leave the bread to cool before turning out onto a wire rack.
7. Serve with butter.

Credit:  YOU Let's cook Top 500 recipes