Banana Pudding - sugar

Method

• Combine sugar and flour in top of a double boiler; blend in milk, a small amount at a time.
• Add water; cook, stirring to a boil.
• Beat egg yolks lightly, beat small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks.
• Add egg yolks to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
• Add salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla; remove from heat. Cool custard for about 10 minutes.
• Layer half the wafers, half the bananas and half the custard in baking dish; repeat layers.
• Beat egg whites until foamy.
• Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and remaining vanilla, beating until meringue is stiff and glossy.
• Spread meringue over pudding.
• Bake at 350° until lightly brown.