Banana Cream Pie

Have your baked 9-inch pie shell ready (if you buy store-bought, get a good one. But really, making your own is much better)

In a large saucepan, scald the milk by heating it until it just begins to boil. Combine the sugar, flour and salt and then gradually stir into the scalded milk. Over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook until thickened.

Combine the 3 egg yolks in a small bowl and beat lightly. Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into beaten yolks; then when thoroughly combined, stir the yolks into the hot mixture – this prevents the eggs from scrambling in the custard. Cook for one minute longer, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and blend in the butter and vanilla. Allow to sit until lukewarm. When ready to pour, fill the pie shell with sliced bananas and pour warm mixture over bananas. Allow to set in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Top pie with fresh whipped cream.