Banana Cream Pie

Directions

• Bake the refrigerated pie crust per directions on package.
• In a large saucepan, scald the milk.
• In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt.
• Gradually stir in the scalded milk.
• Over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook until thickened.
• Cover and cook for two minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl, slightly beat the egg yolks.
• Stir approximately 1/4 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks.
• Gradually add the yolk mixture into the hot mixture and stir until combined.
• Cook for one minute longer, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and blend in the butter and vanilla.
• Set aside and cool until lukewarm.
• When the mixture has cooled, slice the bananas into the bottom of the pie shell.
• Pour the cooled mixture over sliced bananas.
• Top with whipped cream (optional).