Banana Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
5 tbsp milk
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
2-3 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter.  Beat the egg slightly and mix into the creamed mixture with the bananas.  Mix in sifted ingredients until just combined.  Stir in milk and nuts.  Spread batter into greased and floured 9x5" loaf pan.
3. Bake at 350 degreed F until top is brown and cracks along the top...usually 1-1.25 hours.