1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. butter
2 eggs
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. chopped nuts
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Select power at medium speed. Cream sugar and butter; stir in eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Add other ingredients, stirring only until flour is moistened.

Into 8 x 4 x 2 1/2 inch greased glass loaf dish, bottom lined with wax paper. Spoon batter; sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Bake 9-10 minutes.

Let stand (covered) for 10 minutes. Invert and remove wax paper. Let stand 5 minutes. Serves 10-12. Store covered until ready to serve.