Banana Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Mix thoroughly in saucepan the brown sugar and flour. Add milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Separate the eggs.
2. 2
   Beat whites to soft peak stage, then beat yolks to break up.
3. 3
   Stir about 1/2 cup cooked mixture into yolks, then stir yolks into mixture. Stir whites into mixture. Add vanilla, if desired. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until it bubbles, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Line bottom of an 8 x 12-inch Pyrex with graham crackers, broken to bite size.
5. 5
   Pour half the custard on top of crackers.
6. 6
   Slice 2 bananas onto mixture, then pour remaining custard.
7. 7
   Add another sliced banana on top, if desired.
8. 8
   Refrigerate.
9. 9
   Vanilla wafers may be substituted for crackers.