Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and rice and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove saucepan from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add milk and sugar to cooked rice, stirring well.
5. 5
   Return saucepan to stove.
6. 6
   Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, for 15 to 20 minutes or until very thick and creamy.
7. 7
   If pudding is too thick, thin with a little more milk until desired consistency.
8. 8
   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract or paste.
9. 9
   Let rice pudding cool slightly before serving.
10. 10
    If desired, sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.