Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
-Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan.
-In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
-In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
-Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
-Stir in the vanilla extract.
-Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and mixing well after each addition.
-Fold in the chopped pecans.
-Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
-Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
-Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
-Slice and serve the bread, and enjoy!