1 c. sugar
1/2 c. dark syrup
1 c. white flour
2 c. graham or whole wheat flour
2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Mix sugar and syrup. Dissolve soda in 1 cup of buttermilk and add to mixture. Add the white flour and salt, then the other cup of buttermilk. Add wheat flour and lightly floured pecans. Bake in loaf pans in 350 degree oven for 45 to 55 minutes. Freezes well.