Oven: 350. Grease 8x4x2 bread pan. Stir together first four ingredients. Set aside. In a bowl beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy, scraping sides often. Add eggs one at a time. Add milk, beating until smooth. Add flour mixture and banana alternately, beating smooth after each addition. Fold in nuts. Turn into pan and bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes, remove and cool completely.