Banana Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler; stir in milk.
2. 2
   Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened.
3. 3
   Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Beat egg yolks; gradually stir in hot mixture. Return to double boiler; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add vanilla.
5. 5
   Line bottom of a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with Nilla vanilla wafers; top with a layer of sliced bananas.
6. 6
   Pour a portion of custard over the bananas. Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard, ending with custard on top.
7. 7
   Beat egg whites stiff, but not dry.
8. 8
   Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until mixture forms stiff peaks. Pile on top of pudding in casserole dish.
9. 9
   Bake in preheated oven (425°) for 5 minutes or until delicately browned.
10. 10
    Serve warm or chilled.