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In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, and salt. Add the milk gradually while stirring gently. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes and then remove from the burner.
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In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks with a few large spoonfuls of the cooked milk mixture and mix together to temper the eggs so that they won't curdle.
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Return the egg mixture to the rest of the cooked milk mixture. Cook for about 2 more minutes or until thickened. Remove from burner and add vanilla and butter.
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Slice the bananas and place into the bottom of the cooled, cooked pastry shell.
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Pour pie mixture over bananas and top with meringue.
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Bake @ 350* for 12-15 minutes until meringue is lightly browned.
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Chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.