English Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. polished or short grain rice (not instant)
1 1/4 c. (20 fluid oz.) milk 1%, 2% or whole
4 Tbsp. sugar or to taste
nutmeg to taste
1/4 to 1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

Cover rice with boiling water and let stand overnight.
Step 1: Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Drain rice, cover with fresh boiling water. Bake until water is almost absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.* Step 2: Turn oven down to 300\u00b0; add sugar, nutmeg and some of the milk. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 3:
Add remaining milk and raisins (if used); return to oven for approximately 2 hours.