Old-Time Banana Pudding

By From the Archives
Published: March 14, 2008
Updated: March 14, 2008

(Serves 4)

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup sugar
2 and 1/2 tablespoons flour
pinch salt
2-cup milk
3 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 ounces vanilla wafers
4 ripe bananas
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

METHOD OF PREPARATION

In the top of a double boiler, combine the sugar, flour and salt; mix well.
Slowly add the milk and stir until blended.
Stir the mixture over boiling water until smooth and slightly thickened.
Beat the yolks until a light they turn a light, yellow color.
Temper them into the hot mixture; add the 2 teaspoons of vanilla.; remove from heat.
Grease a 3- quart casserole and layer 1/4 of the wafers on the bottom.
Peel and slice the bananas and ay a few slices on top.
Spoon 1/4 of the pudding on top; repeat layers until all is used.
Beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup of the sugar until stiff peaks form; add the vanilla and spread on top of the pudding.
Place in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes until brown.
Serve warm.

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