Banana Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, sugar and salt; gradually add milk.
2. 2
   Cook in double boiler until thick, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Slowly add small amount of hot mixture to egg yolks; stir into remaining hot mixture.
4. 4
   Cook 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Cool; add butter and vanilla.
6. 6
   Line bottom and sides of square Pyrex 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan with vanilla wafers; spread 1/3 of pudding over the wafers and top with layer of sliced bananas.
7. 7
   Continue to layer wafers, pudding and bananas, ending with last 1/3 of pudding.
8. 8
   Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
9. 9
   Gradually add powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time. Spoon on top of pudding, spreading to cover entire surface and sealing well to edges.
10. 10
    Bake at 425° for 5 minutes or until delicately brown.
11. 11
    When serving a large group, increase amounts and use a punch bowl.
12. 12
    Omit meringue and sprinkle wafer crumbs on top.