1 1/2 cups of yellow cornmeal
1 cup of unbleached flour
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup of sugar
1 1/2 cups of half and half
3/4 cup of butter or margarine, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup of chopped pecans

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, make a well in the center of the mixture. Set aside. Combine the half and half and the remaining ingredients. Add to the dry ingredients, stir just until moistened. Pour the batter into a well greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 375ºF. for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden. Remove from the pan and serve immediately or cool on a wire rack. Makes one 9 inch loaf.