Mamas Southern Banana Pudding A Taste of Home

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.
2. Gradually whisk in the milk. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly drizzle a small amount of the warm milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly (tempering).
3. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the custard into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly touching the surface (to prevent a skin from forming), and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to cool.
6. Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom of the baking dish.
7. Top with a layer of sliced bananas, then a layer of custard.
8. Repeat layers of wafers, bananas, and custard, ending with a layer of custard on top.
9. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.
10. Before serving, top with whipped cream (if desired) and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg. Enjoy this delicious southern banana pudding.