Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Bring water and rice to boil; add salt. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Add milk; stir occasionally, until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Combine eggs, sugar and vanilla; gradually stir into rice mixture and mix well.
5. 5
   Pour into 1 1/2-quart casserole.
6. 6
   If desired, stir in raisins and sprinkle nutmeg or cinnamon over top.
7. 7
   Place in pan of hot water.
8. 8
   Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.