Butter Pecan Bread

For the toasted pecans:

Preheat oven to 250F. Stir together 1 Tablespoon of melted butter, corn syrup, sugar, cinnamon (1/8 teaspoon) and salt.

Add pecans, and toss to coat. Spread nuts in a single layer in a pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Then remove from oven and let cool.

For the bread:

Preheat oven to 350F. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon), nutmeg, and brown sugar.

Combine egg, buttermilk, and the remaining 2 Tablespoons of melted butter, and add to flour mixture. Stir well to combine. Add toasted pecans.

Put batter into a greased and floured loaf pan.

Bake 45-50 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center of the loaf.