Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

Step 1

Have baked 9-inch pie shell ready.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, scald the milk.

Step 3

In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the scalded milk.

Step 4

Over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook until thickened.

Step 5

Cover and, stirring occasionally, cook for two minutes longer.

Step 6

In a small bowl, have the 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten, ready; stir a small amount of the hot mixture into beaten yolks; when thoroughly combined, stir yolks into hot mixture.

Step 7

Cook for one minute longer, stirring constantly.

Step 8

Remove from heat and blend in the butter and vanilla.

Step 9

Let sit until lukewarm.

Step 10

When ready to pour, slice bananas and scatter in pie shell; pour warm mixture over bananas.

Step 11

If desired, make a meringue (you'll have 3 leftover egg whites) to top the pie, or just let the pie cool until serving.