Original Banana Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Reserve 2 tablespoons sugar.
2. 2
   In top of double boiler, combine sugar, flour and salt.
3. 3
   Beat in 1 whole egg and 3 yolks; reserve 3 egg whites.
4. 4
   Stir in milk.
5. 5
   Cook, uncovered, over boiling water, stirring constantly 10 minutes or until thickened.
6. 6
   Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
7. 7
   In bottom of 1 1/2-quart casserole, spoon 1/2 cup custard; cover with wafers to fit.
8. 8
   Top with generous layer of sliced bananas; pour 2/3 cup custard over bananas.
9. 9
   Arrange wafers around outside edge of dish; cover custard with wafers.
10. 10
    Top with sliced bananas and remaining custard.