Have baked 9-inch pie shell ready.

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, stirring occasionally, cook for two minutes longer.

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 the yolks into the hot mixture. Cook for one minute longer, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat and blend in the butter and vanilla. Let sit until lukewarm.

When ready to pour, slice the bananas and scatter in the pie shell; pour warm mixture over the bananas.

If desired, make a meringue (you'll have 3 leftover egg whites) to top the pie, or just let the pie cool until serving.