Banana Cream Pie

• 1 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked
• 3 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 bananas

Directions:

1. 1
   Have baked 9-inch pie shell ready.
2. 2
   In a large saucepan, scald the milk.
3. 3
   In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the scalded milk.
4. 4
   Over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook until thickened.
5. 5
   Cover and, stirring occasionally, cook for two minutes longer.
6. 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.
7. 7
   Cook for one minute longer, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Remove from heat and blend in the butter and vanilla.
9. 9
   Let sit until lukewarm.
10. 10
    When ready to pour, slice bananas and scatter in pie shell; pour warm mixture over bananas.
11. 11
    If desired, make whipped cream.