Banana Pudding




1/2   c     sugar
2     T     flour
1/4   t     salt
2     c     milk
1/4   c     sugar
3           eggs, separated
1     t     vanilla
50          vanilla wafers
4           ripe bananas



Mix sugar, flour and salt together in saucepan. Slowly 
add milk, stirring till smooth. Heat to a full boil 
over med-high heat. Stirring constantly. Reduce 
heat to low and continue to cook for 15 minutes more. 
stirring occasionally. Beat egg yolks in bowl. Add a 
little of the milk mixture to the yolks; stir. Add 
yolks to milk mixture gradually. Continue to cook for 5 
minutes more. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
   Line bottom of 2 quart casserole dish with 25 
vanilla wafers. Top with 2 sliced bananas. Cover with 
1/2 of custard mixture. Repeat layers ending with 
custard. Beat egg whites until stiff. Slowly add 1/4 
cup sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form. Spread on top 
of pudding and bake in preheated 425 oven for 5 minutes 
or until delicately brown. Serve immediately or 
chilled. Serves 4 to 6.