Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   sugar, cornstarch and salt.
2. 2
   Add milk and sugar mixture to rice.
3. 3
   Heat to boiling; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Stir in butter and vanilla.
6. 6
   Separate eggs (whites will not be used) and beat yolks.
7. 7
   Slowly stir about 1 cup of the hot rice mixture into the beaten egg yolks in a bowl.
8. 8
   Blend with the remaining mixture in saucepan.
9. 9
   Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, just until mixture starts to bubble.
10. 10
    Serve warm or cold, plain or with favorite topping.
11. 11
    Optional:
12. 12
    One or more of the following ingredients can be added after the egg yolks and before final cooking.
13. 13
    1/2 c Raisins
14. 14
    1/2 c Chopped Nuts
15. 15
    1/2 c Chopped Apples
16. 16
    1 t Cinnamon