ORIGINAL NILLA BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour, salt in top of double boiler. Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk. Cook uncovered over boiling water, stirring constantly for 10-12 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
• 2. Reserve 10 wafers for garnish. Spread small amount of custard on bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Cover with a layer of wafers and a layer of sliced bananas. Pour about 1/3 of custard over bananas. Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard to make a total of 3 layers each, ending with custard.
• 3. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and gradually add remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and beat until stiff but not dry. Spoon on top of pudding, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface and sealing well to edges.
• 4. Bake at 350 in top half of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned. Cool slightly or refrigerate. Garnish with additional wafers and banana slices before serving.