Rice Pilaf

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter with the shallot in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. 2
   Season with the salt and pepper and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the rice and stir until coated with the butter.
4. 4
   Increase the heat to medium-high.
5. 5
   Let the rice cook until toasted, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes more.
6. 6
   Stir in the broth, bay leaf, and rosemary.
7. 7
   Bring to a simmer over low heat, cover, and cook until all the broth has been absorbed by the rice and the rice is tender, about 15 to 18 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from the heat and let set for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Discard the rosemary and bay leaf.
10. 10
    Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.