Banana Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in top of a double boiler; stir in brown sugar, flour, and salt.
2. 2
   Gradually stir in milk and water; cook until thickened, stirring constantly (about 15 to 20 minutes).
3. 3
   Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
4. 4
   Stir some of the hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Cook 2 minutes longer or until thickened.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Line bottom and sides of a lightly greased 1-3/4 quarts (1650 ml) casserole with vanilla wafers.
9. 9
   Slice enough bananas to cover bottom layer; top with half of pudding.
10. 10
    Layer with vanilla wafers, remaining banana slices, and remaining pudding.
11. 11
    Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until soft peaks form.
12. 12
    Gradually add 2 tblsp.
13. 13
    sugar, and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
14. 14
    Spread over pudding.
15. 15
    Bake at 350 deg.
16. 16
    for 10 minutes or until top is brown.