Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. water
1/2 c. rice
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins
nutmeg or cinnamon

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Boil water and stir in rice and salt. Cover and simmer until the water is gone (approximately 30 minutes).
Add milk; boil gently, stirring occasionally until the mix thickens slightly (approximately 5 minutes).
Combine eggs, sugar and vanilla in bowl.
Gradually stir in rice mixture; mix well.
Pour into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
If desired, stir in raisins and sprinkle nutmeg and cinnamon over top.
Place casserole dish in a pan containing approximately 1 inch of hot water and bake, uncovered, in a 350\u00b0 oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
Serve warm or chilled. Makes 5 to 6 servings.