Banana Pudding
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Southerners are particular about their Banana Pudding -- but I think this version will please just about anyone.
INGREDIENTS
3-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
Dash of salt
3 eggs, separated
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12-ounce) package vanilla wafers
6 medium bananas
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extractCombine flour, 1-1/3 cups sugar, and salt in a heavy saucepan. 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 1/3 of wafers in a 3-quart baking dish. Slice 2 bananas, and layer over wafers. Pour 1/3 of custard over bananas. Repeat layers twice.
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat until blended.
Spread meringue over custard, sealing to edge of dish. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 8 to 10 servings