Original Nilla Banana Pudding

Ingredients:
48 nilla Wafers (Reserve 10 for garnish)
5 ripe bananas
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs separated
2 cups milk

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix 1/2 cup of sugar and flour.
Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk.
Cook, uncovered stirring constantly for 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat.
Stir in vanilla.
Spread a small amount on bottom of 1 1/2 quart casserole cover with layer of wafers and a layer of bananas.
Continue to layer to make 3 layers of each, ending with the mixture.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar and beat until stiff but not dry.
Spoon on top of pudding, spreading to cover entire surface and sealing well to edges.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned at 350 degrees.
Cool slightly or refrigerate.
Garnish with reserved wafers.l

I can't remember ever going to my grandmothers on Sunday that she did not make this Banana Pudding. It was always one of my favorites growing up. We called my grandmother Bake and she earned that name through the years. She sure knew how to cook.