Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. regular rice
1 c. water, salted
1 qt. whole milk
1/8 (1/2 stick) butter
3 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. raisins (optional)
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Pour rice slowly into rapidly boiling water in large pot.
Do not stir.
Cover tightly and cook exactly 7 minutes (water will be absorbed).
Add milk and butter.
Stir a little.
Bring to a boil. Cover and cook slowly over a low flame for approximately 1 hour. Meanwhile, beat eggs; add sugar, raisins and vanilla slowly until rice starts to thicken.
Serve warm or cold with cinnamon (optional).
Serves 4.