Baked Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Melt half the butter in a heavy saucepan, cook the onion and garlic, until the onion is translucent.
3. 3
   Add the rice and stir briefly, until the rice is coated with butter.
4. 4
   Stir in broth and spices.
5. 5
   Cover with a loose fitting lid and place in oven.
6. 6
   Bake exactly 17 minutes.
7. 7
   Discard parsley and thyme sprigs and bay leaf and serve.