Banana Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
dash of salt
4 eggs, separated (at room temperature)
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
35 to 45 vanilla wafers
5 to 6 medium size fully ripe bananas, sliced

Preparation

Reserve 1 banana and 10 to 12 vanilla wafers for garnish. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler. Stir in 4 egg yolks and milk.
Blend well; cook, uncovered, over boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; add vanilla.
Spread small amount on bottom of 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Cover with layer of sliced banana.
Pour about 1/3 of custard over banana.
Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard to make 3 layers of each, ending with custard.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Spoon on top of pudding, spreading to cover entire surface, sealing well to edges.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 5 minutes or until delicately brown.
Cool slightly or chill.
Just before serving, garnish with banana slices, then wafers, upright around edges of dish.