Banana Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs, separated
vanilla wafers
2 Tbsp. flour
2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
6 bananas

Preparation

Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler; stir in milk.
Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened.
Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
Beat egg yolks; gradually stir in hot mixture. Return to double boiler.
Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add vanilla.
Line bottom of casserole with vanilla wafers; top with layer of sliced bananas.
Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard, ending with custard on top. Beat egg whites stiff, but not dry.
Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until mixture forms stiff peaks.
Pile on top of pudding and bake at 425\u00b0 for 5 minutes or until delicately browned. Serve warm or chilled.