Creamy Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 gal. milk
1 c. rice (long grain)
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine (optional; add to milk, rice and sugar before cooking)

Preparation

Into a large pot, place and mix milk, rice and sugar.
Bring to a boil; lower to medium heat.
Let simmer until most of liquid is absorbed (about 45 minutes).
Stir occasionally.
When done, slightly beat 3 eggs in a small bowl; add some hot mixture and mix.
Add the egg mixture to the milk mixture.
Cook 1 or 2 minutes longer.
Remove from heat; add 1 tablespoon vanilla.
Mix. Pour into an 8 x 10-inch pan.
Refrigerate.
Dust with cinnamon. Serve cold.