Classic southern banana pudding starts with the crunchy layer of vanilla wafers, layered with perfectly ripe banana slices and covered in the best homemade vanilla pudding you have ever tasted.
Mix your flour, sugar, salt, milk, egg yolks and vanilla in a saucepan on medium until thickened. Continue to stir constantly as it will stick. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes to thicken.
Place a layer of bananas and cookies in bottom of dish.
Pour ½ of the mixture of pudding over the bananas and cookies.
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Crumble a few vanilla wafers and sprinkle on top.
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Notes
You can eat this dish straight away if you like it warm otherwise refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Some people like to serve topped with meringue or whipped topping. You can do as you desire.