Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar and eggs; mix well. Add syrup and buttermilk. Stir in dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in pecans. Pour into a greased 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool for 10 minutes in pan. Serve warm with syrup if desired or allow to cool. Yield: 1 loaf.
