Dellarosa Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. uncooked rice
5 c. milk
3 eggs, separated
1 2/3 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. butter
3/4 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Simmer rice in milk 1 1/2 hour until very tender.
Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.
Beat egg yolks lightly and add to cooked rice.
Add 1 1/3 cup sugar and salt, lemon rind, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and butter.
Turn into a buttered 2-quart casserole and sprinkle with nutmeg.
Set casserole in pan of water (hot) and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until a knife inserted in middle comes out clean.