Basque Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Add milk, rice, and cinnamon sticks into a thick bottomed pan that has a capacity of at least 1.5 liters of liquid. It is important that the pan is thick bottomed because otherwise the rice will burn.
2. 2
   Place on medium-high heat and bring to boil, stirring every 3-5 minutes.
3. 3
   Allow mixture to boil as high as possible, without boiling over, then turn down heat to medium, continuing to stir.
4. 4
   Stir every 5 minutes. After 45 minutes, add sugar. Continue boiling and stirring for 15-20 minutes, until desired thickness.
5. 5
   Serve warm or cold, topped with cinnamon powder.