CHERRY PECAN BREAD

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Provided by Sharon Colyer

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c butter, softened
3/4 c sugar
2 large eggs
2 c all-purpose or unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c buttermilk
3/4 c chopped pecans (i like buying already unshelled nuts from the store, to save time.)
1 jar(s) (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped (reserve juice for another use, if desired)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Combine the next 3 items; add to the creamed mixture, alternately with buttermilk. Stir in pecans, cherries, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, before removing from pan, to a wire rack. Makes 10-12 servings.