Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Boil 4 cups rice in 1 gallon of water, until rice is semi-soft (want it to be a little hard).
2. 2
   Drain water, cut up stick of margarine and stir into rice along with 1 cup of sugar.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Heat half and half on top of stove.
5. 5
   Do not boil.
6. 6
   Let it come to a boil, then add to rice mixture along with 6 tablespoons of vanilla extract.
7. 7
   Stir entire mixture.
8. 8
   Put into preheated oven at 375° for 45 minutes.
9. 9
   After 45 minutes, stir entire mixture and add 2 more tablespoons vanilla and raisins, if you want to.
10. 10
    Cook at 350° for 30 more minutes or until mixture sets.