Cherry Pecan Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together first 3 ingredients.
2. 2
   In large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until fluffy.
3. 3
   Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Beat just til blended after each addition.
5. 5
   Fold in pecans and cherries.
6. 6
   Turn batter into greased loaf pans.
7. 7
   Stud with pecan halves and halved cherries, if desired.
8. 8
   Bake for 55-60 minutes at 350 degrees.
9. 9
   Cool in pan 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from pan;cool on wire rack.