Agnes’ Creamy Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Combine rice, water, salt, and butter in a pan.
2. 2
   Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. 3
   At the same time, heat the milk to scalding.
4. 4
   Stir hot milk into rice, add raisins if using, cover, and simmer 15 more minutes.
5. 5
   Beat eggs and sugar together.
6. 6
   Add some of the hot mixture to them, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Return egg mixture to rice mixture and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   It should start to bubble.
9. 9
   Pour into a bowl.
10. 10
    Add the vanilla.
11. 11
    Cool.