Cherry Pecan Bread

By Johanna

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in pecans, cherries and vanilla.

2. Pour into a greased and floured 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.