Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Put rice, sugar, 3 cups milk and salt in top of a double boiler, and cook 1 1/2 hours.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, pour boiling water over raisins and let stand 1/2 hour; drain.
3. 3
   Mix eggs and 1 cup milk with rice and drained raisins.
4. 4
   Put in well-greased 1 1/2 or 2-quart baking dish.
5. 5
   Dot with butter and sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon.
6. 6
   Set in pan of hot water to come 1 inch up on the side of pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   Serves 6.