English rice pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the raisins in hot water for 30 minutes or longer.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
3. 3
   Rinse the rice well and drain.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Combine the milk, sugar, two tablespoons butter and the cinnamon in a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring.
6. 6
   Remove from the heat and add the rice.
7. 7
   Drain the raisins and add them.
8. 8
   Grease a five- or six-cup mold (an oval dish measuring about 14 by 8 by 2 inches is ideal) with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
9. 9
   Pour in the rice mixture.
10. 10
    Place in the oven and bake one hour and 45 minutes.
11. 11
    For the first 45 minutes of baking, stir the rice-raisin mixture.
12. 12
    Continue baking without stirring about one hour longer.