2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped pecans
1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan, set aside. Mix together flour, soda, and salt; set aside. In large mixer bowl cream together sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to creamed mixture. Beat just until blended after each addition. Fold in nuts and cherries. Pour into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from pan and cool. Glaze with Confectioners' Icing. Confectioners' Icing: Stir together 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and about 1 1/2 tablespoons milk. Use a spoon to drizzle over bread.