Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. water
1/2 c. long grain rice
2 c. milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
cinnamon

Preparation

Bring water to boil.
Stir in rice; cover and simmer until all water is absorbed.
Add milk and boil gently, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Combine eggs, sugar and vanilla in bowl.
Gradually stir in rice mixture.
Add raisins, if desired, then pour into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
Place casserole in pan containing about 1-inch of hot water.
Set both in oven preheated to 350\u00b0.
Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 50 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
Store, covered, in refrigerator.