3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. flour
Dash of salt
4 eggs, separated
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavor
35 to 45 vanilla wafers (reserve 12 wafers for garnish)
6 bananas, sliced (reserve 1 banana for garnish)

Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler. Stir in 4 egg yolks, milk, blend well. Cook uncovered over boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened. Reduce heat and cook 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 vanilla wafers. Top with layer of sliced 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 and sealing well to edges. Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes or until delicately browned. Cool slightly or chill. Just before serving, garnish with banana slices, then vanilla wafers upright around edge of dish. Makes 8 servings.