Rice Pilaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Pour the chicken broth into a small saucepan; stir in the bay leaf and white pepper.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. 4
   Melt the butter in an ovenproof 2-quart saucepan.
5. 5
   Add onion; cook over medium heat until transparent. Add the rice to the onion; stir until rice is very hot and well coated.
6. 6
   Carefully pour the boiling broth over the rice mixture, stirring well. Bring to a full boil.
7. 7
   Cover and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
8. 8
   Remove the pan from the oven; gently stir in parsley.