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" loaf pan. Bake 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until bread tests done with a toothpick. Cool for 10 minutes in pan. Serve warm with syrup, if desired. Also very good cool. Yield: 1 loaf