Banana Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 dash salt
3 large eggs, separated
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers
6 medium ripe bananas
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Combine flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar and salt in a heavy sauce pan.
Beat egg yolks; combine egg yolks and milk, mixing well.
Stir into dry ingredients; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Layer one-third of wafers in a 3-qt baking dish.
Slice bananas, and layer over wafers.
Pour one-third of custard over bananas.
Repeat layers twice. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy.
Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat until blended.
Spread meringue over custard, sealing edges of dish.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.