1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in the chopped pecans.
8. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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