Baked Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Melt half of butter in heavy saucepan and cook the onion and garlic, stirring, until onion is translucent.
3. 3
   Add rice and stir briefly over low heat until grains are coated with butter.
4. 4
   Stir in broth, making sure there are no lumps in rice.
5. 5
   Add parsley, thyme and bay leaf.
6. 6
   Cover with a close-fitting lid and place in oven.
7. 7
   Bake exactly 17 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove cover and discard the parsley, thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
9. 9
   Using a two-pronged fork, stir in remaining butter and serve.