Taste Of Home Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
cinnamon stick (optional)
fresh fruit (optional)

Preparation

In a large heavy saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat; stir in rice and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Stir in milk and sugar. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 30-40 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in butter.
Serve warm or chilled. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and fruit if desired. .