Foolproof Brown Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Adjust oven rack to midddle position; heat oven to 375.
2. 2
   Spread rice in an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
3. 3
   Bring water and oil to a boil, covered, in a medium sauce pan over high heat; once boiling, immediately stir in salt and pour the water over the rice.
4. 4
   Cover baking dish tightly with a double layer of foil.
5. 5
   Bake rice until tender, about 1 hour.
6. 6
   Remove baking dish from the oven and uncover.
7. 7
   Fluff rice with a dinner fork, then cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel; let rice stand 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Uncover rice and let stand 5 minutes longer.