Annie Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. long grain rice
1 c. water
2 qt. milk
1 stick butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 c. raisins (optional)
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cook rice in water until all water is absorbed.
Add remaining ingredients except raisins.
Cook slowly in heavy pot 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring often.
Cook until thick, then add raisins the last 15 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in vanilla.
Cool.
Top with cinnamon and/or nutmeg if desired.